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SPF
(redirected from sunscreen protective factor index)

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SPF
abbr.
sun protection factor

SPF
abbreviation for
(Engineering / Chemical Engineering) sun protection factor: an indicator of how effectively a lotion, cosmetic, etc., protects the skin from the harmful rays of the sun
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.SPF - the degree to which a sunscreen protects the skin from the direct rays of the sun
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"
Translations
SPF [ˌɛspiːˈɛf] n abbr (=sun protection factor) → IPS m(= indice de protection solaire)
SPF 15 → IPS 15


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