"Ozonated" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Ozonated refers to the process of creating ozone (O3) or the presence of ozone gas in a particular medium, such as water or air. Ozonation is often used to purify water, sanitize surfaces, and eliminate odors and bacteria. In a broader sense, ozonated can also describe something that has been treated with ozone or uses ozone as a component, such as ozonated oil or ozonated water.
Ozokerite is a type of wax that is derived from the mineral ozocerus. It is a pale yellow to white, waxy material that is obtained from the smoldering remains of coal. Ozokerite is often used as a substitute for other waxes, such as paraffin or beeswax, in various industrial applications, including the manufacture of paints, coatings, and cosmetic products. It is valued for its thermoplastic properties, which allow it to be melted and reformed multiple times without undergoing significant chemical change.
Ozonate means to treat or convert something with ozone, a gas composed of three oxygen atoms. This process is often used to disinfect and purify water, air, and surfaces by breaking down organic compounds and killing bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms.
Ozone is a gas composed of three oxygen atoms (O3). It is a pale blue or blue-violet gas that is created when oxygen molecules (O2) are split apart by ultraviolet radiation, such as during thunderstorms or by human activities like welding or ozone generators. Ozone is a strong oxidizer and has a characteristic pungent, acrid smell.