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Lichtschutzfaktor
German → American English
American English
Sun protection factor
Angabe dafür, wie stark ein Sonnenschutzprodukt vor UV-Strahlung schützt.
Diese Sonnencreme hat einen Lichtschutzfaktor von 50.Used mainly for sunscreens and cosmetics; in everyday German, SPF is often abbreviated as 'LSF' or 'SPF'.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Lichtschutzfaktor mean in English?
It means sun protection factor, the SPF rating of a sunscreen.
Is Lichtschutzfaktor the same as SPF?
Yes, in practice it refers to the same sun protection rating.
How do you use Lichtschutzfaktor in a sentence?
You can say: 'Diese Sonnencreme hat Lichtschutzfaktor 30.'