ozonosphere
gb/ˈoʊzˈɑnˈɑsfɚ/ us/ˈoʊzˈɑnˈɑsfɚ/
C2
English
~ 6100
ózonréteg, ózonpajzs
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
1
Usage pattern:
the ozonosphere of [a planet]
Scientists monitor the ozonosphere to measure how much ultraviolet radiation reaches Earth’s surface.
A tudósok megfigyelik az ózonréteget, hogy megmérjék, mennyi ultraibolya sugárzás éri el a Föld felszínét.
Satellite data revealed subtle changes in the ozonosphere over the polar regions.
A műholdas adatok finom változásokat tártak fel az ózonrétegben a sarkvidéki területek felett.
International agreements on CFCs were created to protect the ozonosphere from further damage.
The discovery of a seasonal hole in the ozonosphere led to major environmental concerns in the 1980s.
A detailed model of the ozonosphere helps researchers understand long‑term climate patterns.
Learner examples
The ozonosphere protects life on Earth from strong UV light.
Az ózonréteg megvédi a földi életet az erős UV-fénytől.
Many scientists study the ozonosphere to see if it is getting thinner.
Sok tudós vizsgálja az ózonréteget, hogy kiderítse, nem válik-e vékonyabbá.
Damage to the ozonosphere can increase the risk of skin cancer.
Satellites can take pictures of the ozonosphere from space.
In school, we learned that the ozonosphere is high above the clouds.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use *ozonosphere* when *ozone layer* is more natural in everyday English. *Ozonosphere* is mainly used in scientific or technical writing. Another mistake is spelling it as *ozone sphere* or *ozonosphere layer*; it is a single word and already means a layer.
Meaning
the ozone-rich layer of air
Collocations
the ozonosphere
|ozonosphere depletion
|ozonosphere thickness
|changes in the ozonosphere
|ozonosphere chemistry
Synonyms
ozone layer (More common in general English; slightly less technical than “ozonosphere.”)
|
ozone belt (Less frequent; used mainly in scientific or educational contexts as a descriptive alternative.)
Antonyms
troposphere (The lowest layer of Earth’s atmosphere, near the ground, where ozone concentration is much lower and weather occurs, often contrasted with the ozonosphere in scientific discussion.)
Themes
science
|environment
|climate
|nature
|weather
Definition
The layer of air high above the Earth that has a lot of ozone and blocks most of the Sun’s harmful UV light.
The part of a planet’s upper atmosphere, especially Earth’s stratosphere, where the concentration of ozone is relatively high and which absorbs most of the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation.
Grammar
Dictionary form
ozonosphere
IPA
GB/ˈoʊzˈɑnˈɑsfɚ/
US/ˈoʊzˈɑnˈɑsfɚ/
Syllables & stress
ozono - sphere (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (ozono)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: ozonosphere
- Plural: ozonospheres
Word family
Forms
ozonospheres
noun
Core family
ozone
noun B2
Advanced or less common
ozonize
verb
ozonation
noun
ozonic
adjective
Expressions
No expressions linked to this entry yet.