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sunscreen

US /sənˈskrin/

noun Advanced · C1 Sức khỏe

Definition

a lotion or cream rubbed onto the skin to protect it from the sun's ultraviolet rays

Appears in outdoor corporate events, travel packing lists, and occupational health.

Examples

Remember to apply sunscreen before you spend the day at the beach.

Synonyms

  • sunblocka cream or lotion for protecting the skin from sunlight
  • sun lotiona cosmetic lotion applied to the skin to protect it from the sun

Collocations

  • Easy apply sunscreen
    rubbing protective lotion onto skin before outdoor sunlight exposure
  • Medium broad-spectrum sunscreen protection
    topical cream shielding against both UVA and UVB ultraviolet radiation
  • Hard waterproof sunscreen dermatologically tested
    sun lotion engineered to resist sweat and moisture in clinical trials
  • Very Hard daily sunscreen regimen preventing premature photoaging
    habitual cosmetic sunblock application preserving skin health

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