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noun • a colorless gas (O3) soluble in alkalis and cold water; a strong oxidizing agent; can be produced by electric discharge in oxygen or by the action of ultraviolet radiation on oxygen in the stratosphere (where it acts as a screen for ultraviolet radiation) | ||||||||
| 35% | 10 | Chlorofluorocarbons damage it | ||||||
noun • a layer in the stratosphere (at approximately 20 miles) that contains a concentration of ozone sufficient to block most ultraviolet radiation from the sun | ||||||||
| 35% | 8 | Used in the production of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) | ||||||
noun • a common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water) | ||||||||
Layer Depleted By Chlorofluorocarbons Crossword Clue
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OZONE which was last seen in the New York Times Mini crossword.
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OZONE
Updated: October 11, 2023
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7 | Used in the production of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) |
