Definition of Sunscreen

1. Noun. A cream spread on the skin; contains a chemical (as PABA) to filter out ultraviolet light and so protect from sunburn.

Exact synonyms: Sun Blocker, Sunblock
Generic synonyms: Cream, Emollient, Ointment
Terms within: Paba, Para Aminobenzoic Acid

Definition of Sunscreen

1. Noun. a form of sunblock, often having a lower sun protection factor ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Sunscreen

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sunscreen

sunrise periods
sunrises
sunrising
sunrist
sunroof
sunroofs
sunroom
sunrooms
sunrose
sunroses
suns
sunscald
sunscalded
sunscalding
sunscalds
sunscreen (current term)
sunscreening
sunscreens
sunseed
sunseeds
sunseeker
sunseekers
sunset
sunset(a)
sunset flip
sunsetlike
sunsets
sunsetted
sunsetting
sunshade

Literary usage of Sunscreen

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Code of Federal Regulations by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"sunscreen active ingredient must be sufficient to contribute a minimum SPF of not less that 2 to the finished product. The finished product must have a ..."

2. Code of Federal Regulations by U.s. Gpo (2005)
"(a) A product that includes the term "sunscreen" in its labeling or in any ... sunscreen active ingredients affect the structure or function of the body by ..."

3. Finding Utopiaby Paul Sutherland by Paul Sutherland (2006)
"Grandma Bargi said, "Slip-slap-slop, slip-slap-slop kids," and handed Mariana sunscreen, a big hat, and long sleeve shirts. "Your skin is not made for the ..."

4. A Traveler's Guide to the Galapagos Islands by Barry Boyce (2004)
"You do have to keep putting sunscreen lotion on your feet to avoid getting broiled lobster claws. The last thing you want is to be hobbled by sunburned feet ..."

5. A Traveler's Guide to the Galapagos Islands by Barry Boyce (2004)
"You do have to keep putting sunscreen lotion on your feet to avoid getting broiled lobster claws. The last thing you want is to be hobbled by sunburned feet ..."

6. A Traveler's Guide to the Galapagos Islands by Barry Boyce (2004)
"You do have to keep putting sunscreen lotion on your feet to avoid getting broiled lobster claws. The last thing you want is to be hobbled by sunburned feet ..."

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