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pro•tect

Pronunciation: (pru-tekt'), [key]
—v.t.
1. to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
2. Econ.to guard (the industry or an industry of a nation) from foreign competition by imposing import duties.
3. to provide funds for the payment of (a draft, note, etc.).

—v.i.
to provide, or be capable of providing, protection: a floor wax that protects as well as shines.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

protease

protectant

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