underapply
English
Etymology
under- + apply
Verb
underapply (third-person singular simple present underapplies, present participle underapplying, simple past and past participle underapplied)
- (transitive) To apply to an insufficient degree.
- 2003, Paul S Auerbach, Medicine for the Outdoors
- Some authorities recommend using sunscreens of at least SPF 29, with the rationale that most people underapply […]
- 2003, Paul S Auerbach, Medicine for the Outdoors