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sunscreen  

Definition

  • THE EARTH RECEIVES a mixture of radiation wavelengths from the sun. Some of this energy is useful for living things, but specific wavelengths such as ultraviolet (UV) rays can be harmful and are a cause of great concern. [Source: Encyclopedia of Cancer and Society; Sunscreen]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-R8ZC2G8C-L

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