SUNPROTECTIONFACTOR

sun protection factor

Noun

 (abbreviated as SPF)
  1. an indication of how long a sunscreen remains effective when applied to the skin
    If someone normally burns in 10 minutes with no sunscreen, then a sunscreen with sun protection factor 20 will provide protection for up to 20x10 = 200 minutes


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