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ChEBI

ozone

Term ID
CHEBI:25812
Synonyms
  • [OO2]
  • O3
  • Ozon
  • ozone
  • ozono
  • trioxygen
  • trioxygene
  • Trisauerstoff
Definition
An elemental molecule with formula O3. An explosive, pale blue gas (b.p. -112degreeC) that has a characteristic, pungent odour, it is continuously produced in the upper atmosphere by the action of solar ultraviolet radiation on atmospheric oxygen. It is an antimicrobial agent used in the production of bottled water, as well as in the treatment of meat, poultry and other foodstuffs.
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from ozone
Phenotype where environments contain ozone
Phenotype modified by environments containing ozone
Human Disease / Model Data
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