sunscreen
noun
sun·screen
ˈsən-ˌskrēn 
1
: a screen to protect against sun
2
: a preparation (such as a lotion) applied to the skin to prevent sunburn (as by chemically absorbing ultraviolet radiation)
also
: its active ingredient (as benzophenone) compare sunblock
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For me, corneal neuralgia symptoms feel like burning and stinging, like bleach in my eye, or sunscreen or shampoo.
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
They can get warped by humidity, smudged with sunscreen, or crumpled in the bottom of a tote.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025
For this reason, some believe mineral sunscreen is more stable and lasts longer than chemical sunscreen.
—Health, 27 May 2025
Minimize direct exposure with the sun and make sure to use sunscreen when outdoors.
—Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 27 May 2025
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
They can get warped by humidity, smudged with sunscreen, or crumpled in the bottom of a tote.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025
For this reason, some believe mineral sunscreen is more stable and lasts longer than chemical sunscreen.
—Health, 27 May 2025
Minimize direct exposure with the sun and make sure to use sunscreen when outdoors.
—Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 27 May 2025
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“Sunscreen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunscreen. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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sunscreen
noun
sun·screen
-ˌskrēn
: a preparation (as a lotion) applied to the skin to prevent sunburn (as by chemically absorbing the sun's rays)
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