sunscreen
sunscreen
Definition
sun·screen (-skrēn′)
noun
- a substance, esp. para-aminobenzoic acid, used in tanning lotions, cosmetics, etc. to block certain ultraviolet rays of the sun and reduce the danger of sunburn
- such a preparation
sunscreen
Usage Examples
Preposition: with
- SPF: Children should be given sunscreen with a high SPF.
- factor: Applying sunscreen with a sun protection factor of 15 or more to all exposed areas of skin.
Converse of object
- wear: Advice the park will be handing out includes: Always wear a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher.
- apply: Attach shades to the car windows or apply a high factor sunscreen.
- forget: In the event of inclement weather wear warm waterproof clothing and don't forget sunscreen and headwear if sunshine is expected.
- put: Put a total block sunscreen on your children whenever they go out in the sun.
- use: Use a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or above.
- bring: Very exposed - so bring sunscreen, a hat and plenty of water.
Adjective modifier
- 15+: Sunscreen Choose a ' broad spectrum ' , factor 15+ sunscreen.
- broad: Use a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or above.
- high: Loose fitting clothing will keep you cool High factor sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15.
- natural: Mulberry and Plane are very suitable as a natural seasonal sunscreen too.
Modifies a noun
- lotion: A sunscreen lotion or spray may also help protect the affected area from sun damage.
- cream: You need to get a sunscreen cream that protects against both.
- protection: Sunscreen sun protection factors ( SPF ) are measured by timing how long skin covered with sunscreen takes to burn compared to uncovered skin.
- product: In early autumn there was the adverse press coverage regarding sunscreen products.
Noun used with modifier
- high-factor: Use a high-factor sunscreen ( SPF 30 or above ), whenever you are exposed to the sun.
- spectrum: Use a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or above.
- factor: Loose fitting clothing will keep you cool High factor sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15.
- protection: I use high protection sunscreen, at least factor 15, usually 20-25 plus.
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