protective
Example Sentences
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Even doctors often suit up in masks, gloves and other personal protective equipment to treat patients with leprosy.
The hole caused by the drone hit has been covered with a protective screen, he said, but 300 smaller holes made by firefighters when battling the blaze still need to be filled in.
From Barron's
“Please take the necessary protective actions as flooding and debris flow will be a major issue this upcoming week,” the weather service warned.
From Los Angeles Times
It has a market value of about $75 billion and has been trying for years to acquire UniFirst, which is based in Wilmington, Mass., and provides uniforms and protective clothing to businesses across industries.
The gap represents the minimum energy required to break a Cooper pair and plays a protective role by stabilizing the superconducting state against disturbances.
From Science Daily
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