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noun • an area of the ozone layer (near the poles) that is seasonally depleted of ozone | ||||||||
| 37% | 5 | Part of the atmosphere depleted by CFCs | ||||||
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) | ||||||||
| 36% | 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) | ||||||||
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