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 Fungicides, if used, should be sprayed as a protectant before disease develops. Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that The Breezy Styling Mist promotes fullness and a soft, textured finish, while also acting as a heat protectant. Hannah Coates, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024 Even if there’s no sign of rain, a good umbrella doubles as a sun protectant for harsh midday sun. Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2024 Just be sure to use a heat protectant before hand, of course. Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2024 How to Prep Your Hair After roughly drying your hair, the most essential step in the blowout process is to incorporate a heat protectant. Kylee McGuigan, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2024 Next, curl hair in alternating directions and spray your waves with the heat protectant again, before raking your fingers through for added hold. Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024 With just flexible heat protectant hair spray, Cole was able to shape the hair, before locking in the strands with a high hold spray. Akili King, Essence, 16 Jan. 2024 The heat protectant can be applied to wet or damp hair — with a focus on mid-lengths and ends, according to the brand — then safely dried and styled up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024

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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 23 Apr. 2024.

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