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sun·block
/
ˈsʌnˌblɒk
/
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suhn
-blok
]
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noun
1.
a substance that provides a high degree of protection against sunburn, often preventing most tanning as well as burning, as by obstructing the penetration of ultraviolet rays.
2.
a lotion, cream, etc., containing such a substance.
Also,
sun block.
Origin:
1975–80;
sun
+
block
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sunblock
noun
a cream spread on the skin; contains a chemical (as PABA) to filter out ultraviolet light and so protect from sunburn [syn:
sunscreen
]
WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.
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