Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun One that protects.
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- noun Something which gives
protection .
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Examples
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SHORT, J.E. and ABRAHAM, L. (1991) Large-scale evaluation of the insect juvenile hormone analogue fenoxycarb as a long-term protectant of stored wheat.
Chapter 10 1994
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COGBURN, R.R. (1988) Fenoxycarb as a long term protectant for stored rough rice.
Chapter 10 1994
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Is it possible to get it treated with some kind of protectant, like Scotchgarding the sofa?
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Memorial service attendants listened as Kevin gave a eulogy that recalled growing up with his big brother, his "protectant," who would look after him as a child.
unknown title 2009
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For example, some people can produce more glutathione, your body's own potent antioxidant and cell protectant inside their own cells.
Dr. Nalini Chilkov: What Causes Cancer? Genetics & Environment: The Perfect Storm Dr. Nalini Chilkov 2011
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The hardest part is getting started, but in the end when you're putting on that final protectant coating, you feel rewarded knowing that you mantained your investment.
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I take out my cleaning kit and as I take each item off the main body of the weapon, I wipe it down in a solvent-soaked rag (I use military spec CLP [cleaner, lubricant, protectant]).
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The hardest part is getting started, but in the end when you're putting on that final protectant coating, you feel rewarded knowing that you mantained your investment.
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I take out my cleaning kit and as I take each item off the main body of the weapon, I wipe it down in a solvent-soaked rag (I use military spec CLP [cleaner, lubricant, protectant]).
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For example, some people can produce more glutathione, your body's own potent antioxidant and cell protectant inside their own cells.
Dr. Nalini Chilkov: What Causes Cancer? Genetics & Environment: The Perfect Storm Dr. Nalini Chilkov 2011
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