ozone-destroying substances
Ozone-destroying substances are chemicals that contribute to the depletion of the ozone layer, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and halons, by releasing reactive chlorine or bromine atoms that break down ozone molecules in the stratosphere.
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