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What is the main factor of sharply dropping the amount of ozone in the atmosphere?

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The main Ozone-Depleting Substances is Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). Apart from this, gases like Halons, Methyl Chloroform, Carbon Tetrachloride and Hydrofluorocarbons (HCFCs) also are responsible for dropping the amount of ozone in the atmosphere.

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