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sun protection factor

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sun protection factor
n. Abbr. SPF
The degree to which a sunscreen, suntan lotion, or similar preparation protects the skin from ultraviolet rays, usually expressed numerically.
sun protection factor
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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Noun1.sun protection factor - the degree to which a sunscreen protects the skin from the direct rays of the sun
SPF
degree, level, grade - a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality; "a moderate grade of intelligence"; "a high level of care is required"; "it is all a matter of degree"
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