UPF
noun/ˌjuː piː ˈef/
/ˌjuː piː ˈef/
[countable, uncountable]- = ultra-processed food food that is produced industrially with few natural ingredients (the abbreviation for ultra-processed food)
- Nutritionists recommended eating freshly prepared meals and avoiding UPFs.
- Studies have warned of the risk of eating too much UPF.
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- a number that tells you how much protection a particular cloth gives you from the harmful effects of the sun (the abbreviation for ‘ultraviolet protection factor’)
- The shirt offers UPF 30 protection from UV rays.
- They use a fabric with a high UPF.
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