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spray-on

spray-on noun: any substance that is applied to a surface by spraying.

Noun

spray-on (plural spray-ons)

  1. Any substance that is applied to a surface by spraying.
    • This isn’t the first benzene-related recall of 2021. 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

Adjective

spray-on

  1. Having been applied to a surface by spraying.

Forms of spray-on

pluralspray-ons

Origin of spray-on

spray + on

Words formed from spray-on

Questions about spray-on

What does spray-on mean?
Spray-on means any substance that is applied to a surface by spraying.
What part of speech is spray-on?
Spray-on can be a noun or an adjective.
What is the plural of spray-on?
The plural of spray-on is spray-ons.

Words near spray-on in the dictionary

  1. spray tans
  2. spray-dried
  3. spray-dries
  4. spray-dry
  5. spray-drying
  6. spray-on
  7. spray-ons
  8. spray-tan
  9. spray-tanned
  10. spray-tanning
  11. spray-tans

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