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ozone layer
Scope note
Upper atmosphere layer composed of ozone, a gas made up of molecules comprised of three oxygen atoms, which helps to shield the earth from ultraviolet rays.
Alternative terms
UF
↸
ozonesphere
Broader Terms
BT
↑
atmospheric composition
Related terms
RT
⇆
greenhouse gases
Date of creation
20-Nov-2007
Accepted term
20-Nov-2007
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0
ARK
ark:/99152/t3j5eplvve098q
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