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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Starting on dry hair, prep with a heat protectant to minimize damage, followed by a few spritzes of texturizing wave spray to help hold the look. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 30 June 2025 Photograph: Kat Merck Kristin Ess Style Assist Blow-Dry Mist $15 $10 (33% off) Amazon $15 Target Most heat protectants fail to speed drying, but Kristin Ess's spray actually works at reducing both time and frizz at a fraction of the cost. Parker Hall, Wired News, 8 July 2025 Maintenance is minimal, requiring only an occasional wash and coat of UV protectant. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 2 July 2025 Function of Beauty's Protects From UV Rays: The salt-free spray shields strands from the sun and doubles as a heat protectant. Jackie Fields, People.com, 10 June 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 4 Aug. 2025.

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