ozonic

The fresh air after a thunderstorm has a clean, ozonic scent.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to or containing ozone: "ozonic" describes something that pertains to or has the chemical properties of ozone, a triatomic form of oxygen (O₃) often found in the atmosphere or produced by electrical discharges.

Usage Examples

• (The air has a distinctive odor associated with ozone.)
• (The layer containing ozone in the stratosphere.)
• (A chemical substance containing ozone.)

Advanced Usage

• "ozonic properties": characteristics related to ozone, such as its oxidizing or disinfecting abilities.

  • The ozonic properties of the gas make it useful for water purification. (Ozone's ability to kill bacteria and remove contaminants.)

• "ozonic atmosphere": an environment rich in ozone, often with a sharp, fresh smell.

  • The ozonic atmosphere near the high-voltage equipment caused a tingling sensation. (The air had a high concentration of ozone.)

Variants and Related Words

• Ozone (n): a colorless, unstable gas with a pungent odor, composed of three oxygen atoms.

  • Ozone in the upper atmosphere protects Earth from harmful UV rays. (The triatomic oxygen molecule.)

• Ozonous (adj): a less common synonym for "ozonic," meaning containing or resembling ozone.

  • The ozonous air in the mountains felt refreshing. (Air with a slight ozone content.)

• Ozonize (v): to treat or combine with ozone.

  • The water plant will ozonize the drinking water to remove impurities. (To apply ozone for purification.)

Synonyms

• Ozone-rich: containing a high level of ozone.
• Ozoniferous: producing or bearing ozone (a rare synonym).

Related Idioms

• No common idioms exist for "ozonic," as it is a technical term primarily used in chemistry and environmental science.