broad-spectrum
adjective
broad-spec·trum
ˈbrȯd-ˈspek-trəm 
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No matter your skin type, a broad-spectrum SPF is essential, as UV damage can weaken skin structure and prevent pores from looking refined.
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Tetracycline is a common broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat everything from syphilis to bacterial skin and lung infections.
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Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 5 Dec. 2024
No matter your skin type, a broad-spectrum SPF is essential, as UV damage can weaken skin structure and prevent pores from looking refined.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
Each treat, whether hard or soft, contains 20mg of broad-spectrum CBD, promoting healthier skin and calming side effects.
—Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2024
Tetracycline is a common broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat everything from syphilis to bacterial skin and lung infections.
—Joe Salas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Broad-spectrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broad-spectrum. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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