protectant

noun

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

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The product—which is really a range of heat protectants for different hair types—is actually called Kérastase Thermique. Lindy Segal, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024 In short, your protectant should care for your strands too. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025 These concentrated body butters, serums, and skin protectants come in easy-to-use stick forms that are easier to travel with than traditional lotions and provide targeted hydration to areas of concern, such as dry hands, flaky T-zones, or sensitive inner thighs. Jamie Ballard, Allure, 10 Jan. 2025 Protecting her hair amidst heavy styling is of utmost importance to the celebrity stylist, which is why Moreno takes the necessary precautions of pre-styling deep conditioning, heat protectant, and of course, quality products. Essence, 8 Jan. 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 5 Feb. 2025.

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