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sun protection factor

noun

  1. SPF.


sun protection factor

  1. A measure, expressed numerically, of the degree to which a preparation containing sunscreen protects the skin from ultraviolet rays. The higher the value, the greater the level of protection from sun damage to the skin.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of sun protection factor1

First recorded in 1975–80
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Example Sentences

Chemical sunscreen also allows for a higher SPF, or sun protection factor, which is a measure of how much UV radiation is needed to cause a sunburn on sunscreen-coated skin versus unprotected skin.

Dermatologists recommend using a minimum sun protection factor of 30.

The recall includes all can sizes and all levels of sun protection factor, or SPF.

In a 1997 study, researchers instructed nine healthy people to apply sunscreen with a sun protection factor of at least 15 on their forearms, using the amount they would normally use.

“We always say a sun screen with a sun protection factor, also known as SPF, of 30 is strong enough,” Khushalani said.

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