sunblock

or sun block

[ suhn-blok ]

noun
  1. a substance that provides a high degree of protection against sunburn, often preventing most tanning as well as burning, as by obstructing the penetration of ultraviolet rays.

  2. a lotion, cream, etc., containing such a substance.

Origin of sunblock

1
First recorded in 1975–80; sun + block

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