reapplication
- a word derived from application.
Example Sentences
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Current chemical products on the market use a mix of ingredients to achieve broad-spectrum coverage, but the formulations have weaknesses and require frequent reapplication.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
Lexie's reapplication took 10 months to come through and when it did the hours for her one-to-one support worker had been greatly reduced, leaving the business to make up the shortfall.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2025
Usually, reapplication is as simple as smearing on another coat of sunscreen, but it can be trickier when you’re wearing makeup.
From New York Times ● Jul. 5, 2022
The company noted that the reapplication process was competitive.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 22, 2022
Should the sore not be healed, Mr. H. recommends the reapplication of the caustic.
From North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 by Bache, Franklin