sun block

Variant of sunblock

sunblock definition

sun·block (sun′bläk′)

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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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