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 In addition to its detangling abilities, this lightweight heat protectant guards your hair from UV damage while maintaining the vibrancy of your color. Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 8 July 2024 Meanwhile, Color Wow’s Cult Favorite Firm + Flexible Hairspray is formulated with the UV protectant ​​ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 June 2024 This product has a lightweight formula that your hair can quickly absorb, serving as a heat protectant and glossy treatment all in one. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024 Fenty Hair’s first drop consists of a nine-piece, piña colada-scented collection—which includes a shampoo, conditioner, heat protectant, a leave-in, and edge-control products—and officially hits the market on June 12 on FentyHair.com followed by Sephora come fall. Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 11 June 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 26 Jul. 2024.

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