protectant

noun

pro·​tec·​tant prə-ˈtek-tənt 

: a protecting agent

Examples of protectant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some formulas do even more than volumize—doubling as heat protectants or incorporating ingredients designed to help minimize damage. — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026

Rozenberg started Kloss’s blowout with the brand’s volumizing mousse, the aforementioned oil, and this heat protectant spray. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 22 July 2026

For long-term protection, UV protectant on the dashboard and leather seats, plus window tinting, can slow interior heat damage. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026

While most detanglers are strictly for post-wash on damp hair, this milky mist can also be used to prime hair before wetting it, doubles as a heat protectant, and can even be used to restyle your hair on days two, three, or four. — Eden Stuart, Glamour, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for protectant

• expectant
• disinfectant