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Ground-level ozone

What is ground-level ozone? We explain the health effects of ground-level ozone and also how it occurs. Learn the meaning of words and terms with our dictionary!

Ground-level ozone is ozone close to the earth's surface. Ground-level ozone irritates the respiratory tract and causes tissue damage in higher concentrations, such as emissions from cars that use petrol or diesel as fuel.

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