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sunburn

DEFINITIONS OF: sunburn

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n redness of the skin caused by exposure to the rays of the sun

Synonyms:
erythema solare
Type of:
erythema
abnormal redness of the skin resulting from dilation of blood vessels (as in sunburn or inflammation)
first-degree burn
burn causing redness of the skin surface

n a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun

Synonyms:
burn, suntan, tan
Type of:
hyperpigmentation
unusual darkening of the skin

v get a sunburn by overexposure to the sun

Synonyms:
burn
Type of:
color, colour, discolor, discolour
change color, often in an undesired manner
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