Term Name: ozone
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.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:25812]  ( EBI )

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is a type of: elemental molecule gas molecular entity reactive oxygen species triatomic oxygen
has_role: antiseptic drug disinfectant electrophilic reagent greenhouse gas mutagen oxidising agent tracer