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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
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Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry > products and commodities > nonfood products > personal care products > cosmetics > sunscreens
Research, Technology, Methods > drugs > radioprotective agents > sunscreens
Preferred Term:

sunscreens

Definition:
Chemical or physical agents that protect the skin from sunburn and erythema by absorbing or blocking ultraviolet radiation.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
radioprotective agents, cosmetics
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • sunscreening agents
  • sun-blocking agents
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/254742
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