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Protective

/prəˈtɛktɪv/
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(adj) Serving or intended to protect.

Man, too, has been given protective devices against extreme temperatures.
Birds, for instance, have a special protective device.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She wore ____ goggles and gloves when working with the corrosive chemicals in the laboratory.

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