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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This product acts as a heat protectant, but hot tools aren't the only thing in your life that can lead to split ends and breakage. Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Dec. 2024 To use it, make sure to prep your hair with heat protectant. Brie Schwartz, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024 Heat protectants and nourishing hair masks have become staples in my routine, helping protect my hair from dryness while adding moisture and shine. Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 28 Oct. 2024 Here are some simple tips from Stribling to keep your hair healthy in Phoenix's environment: Wear a hat and use a heat protectant to guard your hair against UV rays. Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 19 Sep. 2024 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 Dec. 2024.

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