1. Plural of ozone; a colorless gas with a pungent odor, formed from oxygen by electrical discharge or ultraviolet light, present in the upper atmosphere and used as a bleaching or disinfecting agent.
Usage: Typically used in scientific, environmental, or technical contexts.

Examples

• High concentrations of ozones in the upper atmosphere protect Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation.
• The factory uses ozones to disinfect water before distribution to homes.
• Ozones are produced when lightning strikes during thunderstorms.
• Scientists monitor ozones levels to track air quality in urban areas.
• The bleaching process relies on ozones to remove stains from textiles.