sunscreen


sun·screen

noun \-ˌskrēn\

Definition of SUNSCREEN

: a preparation (as a lotion) applied to the skin to prevent sunburn (as by chemically absorbing ultraviolet radiation); also : its active ingredient (as benzophenone)—compare sunblock
sun·screen·ing adjective

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