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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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