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ozone‐depleting substances

stratospheric ozone depletion

ozone‐friendly

destruction of the ozone layer of the atmosphere, resulting in a hole

ozone‐destroying CFCs

The ozone layer continues to be further destroyed every year.

an area of the ozone layer (near the poles) that is seasonally depleted of ozone

oxidative fermentation

the oxidized form of iodine

arsenic oxide

The destruction of the ozone layer affects the environment.

a compound, called nitrous oxide

atmospheric levels of ozone

propylene oxide

oxidative glycolysis

Scientists have been inquiring into the causes of the disruption of the ozone layer.

mercury oxide

Today the ozone layer is thinning.

We must stop using ozone-depleting chemicals immediately.

a poisonous liquid called arsenic trichloride

The destruction of the ozone layer presents a danger to everyone worldwide.

The ozone layer blocks some harmful rays which the sun emits

Not only CFC but also halon molecules destroy ozone.

This chart illustrates the function of ozone layer.

We should do more to protect the ozone layer from further damage.

The greenhouse effect and the disruption of the ozone layers are grave [serious, weighty] issues for the future of mankind.

Without the ozone layer, we would be in danger.

a layer in the stratosphere (at approximately 20 miles) that contains a concentration of ozone sufficient to block most ultraviolet radiation from the sun

The sudden increase of ultraviolet rays made the researchers believe in the existence of ozone holes.

Balloons are cheaper than rockets and they rise slowly, so a more detailed examination of the ozone layer will be possible.