noun
ozone layer depletion; ozone depletion
Environmental science term referring to the thinning of the stratospheric ozone layer, often caused by CFCs.
オゾン層破壊は、フロンガスが主な原因とされている。
Ozone layer depletion is thought to be mainly caused by CFCs.
南極上空のオゾン層破壊が深刻化している。
Ozone layer depletion over Antarctica is becoming more serious.
地球温暖化 is global warming, a distinct but often related environmental issue; オゾン層破壊 is specifically about the ozone layer.
Compound of オゾン層 (ozone layer) and 破壊 (destruction). A modern technical term with no historical depth.