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protectant

noun

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

Examples of protectant in a Sentence

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Snoopy's veterinary team administered an antiemetic to stop the vomiting, provided fluid therapy to rehydrate him, and administered gastrointestinal protectants to minimize diarrhea and gastrointestinal irritation. Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025 When applied to the skin, oxymel may even function as a wound protectant, Duffy added. Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 7 Nov. 2025 Step seven is applying a post-wash bond repair treatment to the hair and waiting at least 10 minutes before going in with the following post-wash products, including leave-in conditioner and heat protectant. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2025 Throw in a good heat protectant, and consider your hair-care routine officially rescued. Lily Wohlner, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for protectant

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 30 Nov. 2025.

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