Meaning & use
ozonization
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The process of treating a substance, such as water or air, with ozone, often to disinfect or purify it.
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The treatment plant uses ozonization to kill bacteria in the drinking water without adding chlorine.
Ozonization can also be used to remove odors and break down organic pollutants.
A note on using this word
"Ozonization" and "ozonation" are used interchangeably, though "ozonation" is somewhat more common in modern technical writing.
Words with a similar meaning
ozonation
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