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Noun: sunblock  'sún,blók
  1. A cream spread on the skin; contains a chemical (as PABA) to filter out ultraviolet light and so protect from sunburn
    "She applied sunblock before going to the beach";
    - sunscreen, sun blocker, suncream

Derived forms: sunblocks

Type of: cream, emollient, ointment

Encyclopedia: Sunblock