"aftersun" meaning in English

See aftersun in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From after- + sun. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|after|sun}} after- + sun Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} aftersun (not comparable)
  1. Describing a cooling or moisturizing lotion applied to the skin after exposure to the sun, especially to soothe sunburn. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-aftersun-en-adj-m1lWkZsr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with after-

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