sunscreen
noun
sun·screen
ˈsən-ˌskrēn 
1
: a screen to protect against sun
2
: a preparation (such as a lotion) applied to the skin to prevent sunburn (as by chemically absorbing ultraviolet radiation)
also
: its active ingredient (as benzophenone) compare sunblock
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Some are intentionally added to everyday products like toothpaste, face scrubs, and sunscreen.
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Bill Frist, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Incidentally, sunscreens that don't contain chemical protectants are generally healthier for coral reefs.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Mar. 2025
With that epiphany came a commitment to sunscreen, which the multihyphenate didn’t always dab on daily.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
To apply, Roach recommends mixing a few drops with your daily moisturizer or face sunscreen.
—April Benshosan, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025
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Bill Frist, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Incidentally, sunscreens that don't contain chemical protectants are generally healthier for coral reefs.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Mar. 2025
With that epiphany came a commitment to sunscreen, which the multihyphenate didn’t always dab on daily.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
To apply, Roach recommends mixing a few drops with your daily moisturizer or face sunscreen.
—April Benshosan, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Sunscreen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunscreen. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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sunscreen
noun
sun·screen
-ˌskrēn
: a preparation (as a lotion) applied to the skin to prevent sunburn (as by chemically absorbing the sun's rays)
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