Aftertan

/ˈæf.tɚ.tæn/ noun

The continuation or deepening of a suntan that occurs even after exposure to sunlight has ended.

Compound of 'after' and 'tan' (from Old English 'tannian' meaning to make leather brown). Modern term related to UV exposure effects on skin.

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