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sunscreen
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sun·screen

sunscreen

 
pronunciation:
suhn skrin
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part of speech: noun
definition: Sunscreen is a substance used in things like skin lotions and creams to protect the skin from sunburn, and from damage that sunlight can do to the skin. The lotions and creams that contain this type of substance are often called "sunscreen" too.
We always put on a lot of sunscreen when we go to the beach.I got a sunburn because I forgot to put on sunscreen before I went to play softball yesterday.
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