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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Ozone Depleting Substance (ODS) Ozone Depleting Substance (ODS) The term 'Ozone Depleting Substance (ODS)' as it applies to the area of the environment can be defined as 'A family of man-made compounds that includes, but are not limited to, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), bromofluorocarbons (halons), methyl chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, methyl bromide, and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs). These compounds have been shown to deplete stratospheric ozone, and therefore are typically referred to as ODSs. See ozone.7'. Previous 5 Terms: Ozonation Ozone Ozone (O3) Ozone Action Day Ozone Advisory Next 5 Terms: Ozone Hole Ozone Layer ozone mini-hole(s) Ozone precursors ozone-measuring satellite instruments About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.