sun block

Variant of sunblock

noun

  1. a substance, as para-aminobenzoic acid, used in lotions, cosmetics, etc. to block certain ultraviolet rays of the sun and reduce the danger of sunburn; sunscreen
  2. a lotion, cosmetic, etc. containing this
Also written sun block
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