protective

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A new study published on Dec. 16 in Environmental Science & Technology Letters reports that some firefighter protective gear contains brominated flame retardants, chemicals that may pose health risks to firefighters.

From Science Daily

“Mom has definitely got a nice maternal hold and is very protective of the baby,” said Prebble, animal keeper of the zoo’s western lowland gorillas.

From Los Angeles Times

Department of Agriculture has maintained a protective barrier ever since.

From Science Daily

The analysis indicates that kimchi has immunomodulatory properties, meaning it can calm excessive immune reactions while also improving protective immune functions.

From Science Daily

Fallout, first launched in 1997, has a deep well of established lore the series' biggest fans know well and feel protective of.

From BBC