protectant

noun

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

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From nourishing oils and bond-builders to heat protectants and color-safe shampoos, each offering is formulated to repair damage and set your hair up for success. Annie Blackman, Allure, 23 May 2025 Beyond a simple conditioner and heat protectant, consider a color-safe shampoo. Megan Decker, Refinery29, 21 May 2025 Marriage’s importance to governance is another protectant. Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 8 May 2025 Your hair and scalp should be thoroughly cleansed and conditioned before a leave-in product, such as a heat protectant or lightweight conditioner, is applied. Jessica Fields, Essence, 9 May 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 6 Jun. 2025.

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