stratospheric ozone depletion Label

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en

Definition

DefGEMET: Damage of the ozone shield by chemicals released on Earth. The main chemicals that are depleting stratospheric ozone are chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which are used in refrigerators, aerosols, and as cleaners in many industries, and halons which are used in fire extinguishers. The damage is caused when these chemicals release highly reactive forms of chlorine and bromine. (Source: WRIGHT)

Part of speech

Noun (male)

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stratospheric ozone depletion

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  1. depletion, stratospheric ozone

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Source Note

de

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Change Notes

Initial version
fo on 2007-02-11
Last change
Barbara Fock on 2020-09-22