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Aerosols
Aerosols are tiny solid or liquid particles suspended in the atmosphere.
Ozone
Ozone (O₃) is a reactive form of oxygen composed of three oxygen atoms that absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation from the Sun.
Ozone-depleting substances (ODSs)
Ozone-depleting substances (ODSs) are chemicals that accelerate ozone destruction beyond natural levels.
Polar Stratospheric Clouds
Ice-based clouds that form only at extremely low stratospheric temperatures and enable reactions that convert stored chlorine into ozone-destroying radicals.