ozonous
|o-zo-nous|
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/ˈoʊ.zə.nəs/
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/ˈəʊ.zə.nəs/
containing or like ozone; ozone-like smell
Etymology
'ozonous' originates from English, specifically formed from the noun 'ozone' plus the adjectival suffix '-ous'; 'ozone' itself ultimately comes from Greek 'ozein' meaning 'to smell'.
'ozonous' developed in modern English in the 19th century following the coinage of 'ozone' (coined by C. F. Schönbein in the 1840s) combined with the common adjective-forming suffix '-ous', producing the adjective 'ozonous'.
Initially it meant 'containing or related to ozone', and over time it has retained that basic sense while also being used to describe the distinctive pungent smell associated with ozone.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
containing, producing, or pertaining to ozone; having chemical properties characteristic of ozone (oxidizing).
The technicians detected an ozonous atmosphere after the reactor's discharge.
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Adjective 2
having a sharp, pungent smell reminiscent of ozone (often from electrical discharge).
There was an unmistakable ozonous scent in the room after the lightning strike.
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Last updated: 2025/12/27 13:31