ozonebarrier
nounUK /ˈəʊzəʊn ˈbæriə/
US /ˈoʊzoʊn ˈbæriər/
A shield in the sky that keeps harmful sun rays away from us.
The ozone barrier protects animals and plants from too much sun.
RELATED WORDS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A protective layer that blocks ozone from reaching a sensitive area.
The factory used an ozone barrier to keep the gas away from workers.
3. A material or coating that resists damage from ozone.
The rubber seal has an ozone barrier to stop it cracking.
4. A policy or rule that limits ozone-producing pollution.
The city created an ozone barrier by banning certain chemicals.