sun screen

sun·screen

[suhn-skreen]
noun
1.
a substance formulated to prevent sunburn, skin cancers, and other conditions caused by excessive exposure to the sun, usually by absorbing and reflecting ultraviolet radiation. Compare SPF.
2.
a lotion, cream, etc., containing such a substance.
3.
a latticework or similar construction to shield a patio, atrium, or the like, from direct sunlight.
Also, sun screen.


Origin:
1730–40; sun + screen

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sunscreen (ˈsʌnˌskriːn) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a cream or lotion applied to exposed skin to protect it from the ultraviolet rays of the sun

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a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
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sunscreen sun·screen (sŭn'skrēn')
n.
A preparation, often in the form of a cream or lotion, used to protect the skin from the ultraviolet rays of the sun.

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