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sun protection factor

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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A measure of the degree to which a sunscreen protects the skin from ultraviolet radiation, expressed as a number representing the ratio of the minimal ultraviolet dose required to produce erythema with and without sunscreen.

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  • noun an indication of how long a sunscreen remains effective when applied to the skin

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun the degree to which a sunscreen protects the skin from the direct rays of the sun

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