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ozone layer
A region of Earth's stratosphere containing high concentrations of ozone that absorbs ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
オゾン層が紫外線から地球を守る。
The ozone layer protects Earth from ultraviolet rays.
オゾン層の破壊が問題になっている。
The destruction of the ozone layer has become a problem.
フロンガスがオゾン層を破壊する。
CFCs destroy the ozone layer.
Compound of オゾン (ozone) + 層 (layer). Refers to the region of the stratosphere that absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- オゾン層の破壊: destruction of the ozone layer
- オゾン層を守る: to protect the ozone layer
- オゾン層の回復: recovery of the ozone layer
RELATED TERMS:
- 紫外線: ultraviolet rays
- オゾンホール: ozone hole
- フロンガス: CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons)
- 温暖化: global warming
The Montreal Protocol (1987) is considered a major environmental success story, and the ozone layer has been gradually recovering.
Related Words
Related:
成層圏 (stratosphere)
Related:
紫外線 (ultraviolet rays)
Related:
温暖化 (global warming)