sun protection factor

sun protection factor
an indication of how long a sunscreen remains effective when applied to the skin

Example: If someone normally burns in 10 minutes with no sunscreen, then a sunscreen with factor 20 will provide protection for up to 20x10 = 200 minutes


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  • sun protection factor — number for measuring the level of protection of the skin against the suns rays, SPF …   English contemporary dictionary

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