spray-on

noun

Any substance that is applied to a surface by spraying.

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Meanings

nounspray-on (plural spray-ons)

plural spray-ons

  1. Any substance that is applied to a surface by spraying.

    This isn’t the first benzene-related recall of 2021. In July, Johnson & Johnson recalled some spray-on Neutrogena and Aveeno sunscreens after it detected low levels of the carcinogen in the products.

    2021 November 26, Jackie Wattles, “Some Old Spice and Secret deodorants recalled after cancer-causing chemical is detected”, in CNN Business
adjective
  1. Having been applied to a surface by spraying.

Origin

spray + on

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Cite this entry
APA

spray-on. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/spray-on

MLA

“spray-on.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/spray-on. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “spray-on,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/spray-on.

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