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ointment vs sunblock

sunblock vs ointment

ointment and sunblock both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ointment Yes No No No
sunblock Yes No No No
As nouns, sunblock is a hyponym of ointment; that is, sunblock is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ointment:
  • ointment: toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin
  • sunblock: a cream spread on the skin; contains a chemical (as PABA) to filter out ultraviolet light and so protect from sunburn
ointment (noun) sunblock (noun)
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation a cream spread on the skin; contains a chemical (as PABA) to filter out ultraviolet light and so protect from sunburn
toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin
Difference between ointment and sunblock

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