Atmospheric ozone

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003679",
  "term": "Atmospheric ozone",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A triatomic molecule of oxygen, O3, found in Earth's atmosphere. It absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun, particularly in the stratosphere, protecting life on the planet's surface. Near the ground, ozone is a pollutant formed by reactions involving nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds.",
  "see_also": [
    "air pollution"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/atmospheric-ozone/"
}