Plural of sunscreen
regular plural
The plural of sunscreen is sunscreens.
Forms of sunscreen
| Singular | sunscreen /ˈsʌn.skriːn/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | sunscreens |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Sunscreens in a sentence
- Bowe said mineral sunscreens made with zinc oxide may be gentler on sensitized skin than chemical formulas.2023 December 6, Jessica DeFino, “Too Many Products Can Stress Out Your Skin. Here’s How to Scale Back.”, in The New York Times, archived...
- Care should also be taken to select noncomedogenic or nonacnegenic sunscreens and moisturizers.2022, Antonio Torrelo, Schachner and Hansen's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology, page 1241. From the entry noncomedogenic
- To most Americans, nanotechnology means limited improvements, as in stain-resistant clothing, superdurable bowling balls or transparent sunscreens.2007 November 7, Barnaby J. Feder, “Aiding the Environment, a Nanostep at a Time”, in New York Times. From the entry superdurable
- In July, Johnson & Johnson recalled some spray-on Neutrogena and Aveeno sunscreens after it detected low levels of the carcinogen in the products.2021 November 26, Jackie Wattles, “Some Old Spice and Secret deodorants recalled after cancer-causing chemical is detected”, in CNN Business. From the entry carcinogen
- Most sunscreens use either titanium dioxide or zinc oxide, chemicals that reflect, scatter, or absorb ultraviolet light and dissipate it as heat.2017, Bob Berman, Zapped: From Infrared to X-rays, the Curious History of Invisible Light, Little, Brown and Company, →ISBN, page 60. From the entry SPF
Meaning of sunscreen
- noun A topical substance formulated to protect the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation by absorbing, reflecting or scattering ultraviolet rays.
- verb To apply sunscreen to (someone).
Questions about the plural of sunscreen
- What is the plural of sunscreen?
- The plural of sunscreen is sunscreens.
- Is sunscreen countable?
- Sunscreen is a countable and uncountable noun.
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