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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Apply a Boot Conditioner and/or Protectant Once the boots are clean and dry, apply a thin layer of conditioner and/or protectant. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025 If that sounds like you, consult your stylist on your haircut spacing and remember to use heat protectant, treatment masks, and hair oils to keep your ends sealed between salon visits. Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 9 Dec. 2025 Make sure your holiday decor is clean and dry before applying a UV protectant. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025 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 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 19 Dec. 2025.

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