protectant

noun

pro·​tec·​tant prə-ˈtek-tənt How to pronounce protectant (audio)
: a protecting agent

Examples of protectant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This Alterna hairspray, which doubles as a heat protectant, proved to be a versatile pick. Genevieve Cepeda, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024 Don’t forget to use a heat protectant when locking in any style. Celeste Polanco, Essence, 20 May 2024 This product also doubles as a heat protectant—up to 450 degrees. Kayla Greaves, Vogue, 3 May 2024 Fungicides, if used, should be sprayed as a protectant before disease develops. Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for protectant 

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Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of protectant was in 1876

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“Protectant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/protectant. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

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