sunblock
sunblock
Definition
sun·block (sun′bläk′)
noun
- 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
- a lotion, cosmetic, etc. containing this
Also written sun block
sunblock
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- wear: I should point out that Alex is dark skinned and was wearing total sunblock when he was burned.
- apply: You should cover your scar with a hat or clothing, or apply total sunblock regularly.
- use: You should use a total sunblock for the first year at least.
- buy: How can I afford to buy so much sunblock?
- put: I was arrested by the porn squad for putting sunblock on a kids arm?
- need: Pets with white coats or areas of sparse hair may need sunblock.
Adjective modifier
- total: You should use a total sunblock for the first year at least.
- good: A good sunblock, a hat, and avoiding long midday sunbathing are the best precautions.
- 50+: Offers the same protection as a 50+ sunblock, and blocks more than 97 % of the sun's harmful rays.
- effective: I have previously written that balding middle aged Professor's of Dermatology become aware that hair is a very effective sunblock.
- special: Buy a special sunblock from your vet or use unscented waterproof sunblock of at least factor 15.
- much: How can I afford to buy so much sunblock?
Modifies a noun
- cream: Filter in the cream The sunblock creams on the market work in different ways to protect us against the rays of the sun.
- sunglasses: Package was and sunblock sunglasses walking his take on bernard lewis about.
- spray: A natural, organic waterproof sunblock spray from the world's first manufacturer of 100 % mineral based sun protection products.
- product: There are actually sunblock products for horses but this is mostly for their noses.
Noun used with modifier
- factor: So to reduce the risk of sunburn and skin cancer use a high factor sunblock, long sleeved shirts or a wide brimmed hat.
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