Protectant
noun
1.
a substance, as a chemical spray, that provides protection, as against insects, frost, rust, etc.; protective agent.
noun
1.
a chemical substance that affords protection, as against frost, rust, insects, etc
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noun 1. a person, as a head of state, for whom official protection is provided.
- Protecter
noun 1. protector.