English

Noun

protectant ‎(plural protectants)

1. Something which gives protection.
   • 2009 February 26, Jennifer A. Kingson, “Singling Out Eczema Sufferers”, in New York Times:

     The active ingredient in both products is dimethicone, a skin protectant also found in less-expensive drugstore creams.

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