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Noun: ozonosphere  ow'zow-nu,sfeer
  1. A layer in the stratosphere (at approximately 20 miles) that contains a concentration of ozone sufficient to block most ultraviolet radiation from the sun
    - ozone layer

Derived forms: ozonospheres

Type of: layer

Part of: stratosphere

Encyclopedia: Ozonosphere