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sunscreen.

A topical substance formulated to protect the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation by absorbing, reflecting or scattering ultraviolet rays.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈsʌn.skriːn/
  1. A topical substance formulated to protect the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation by absorbing, reflecting or scattering ultraviolet rays.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From sun + screen.

verb/ˈsʌn.skriːn/
  1. To apply sunscreen to (someone).

    transitive
Where this word comes from

From sun + screen.

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