Climate and Atmosphere
Definition(s)
An allotropic form of oxygen containing three atoms in the molecule. It is a bluish gas, very active chemically, and a powerful oxidizing agent. Ozone is formed when oxygen or air is subjected to a silent electric discharge. It occurs in ordinary air in very small amounts only. (Source: GEMET/UVAROV)
Hierarchy
Narrower: atmospheric ozonetropospheric ozone
Concept URI: https://www.informea.org/en/terms/ozone
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Russian
озон
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Chinese, Simplified
臭氧
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الأوزون
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Basel Convention | 8 documents |
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Stockholm Convention | 4 documents |
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Rotterdam Convention | 4 documents |