Cryptic crossword clue
Too chill, put out protective material 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word OILCLOTH

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The straight part
We know that "protective material" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case protective material = oilcloth.
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What does OILCLOTH mean?

OILCLOTH noun
  1. A fabric or cloth treated on one side with a waterproof covering, especially one made from linseed oil etc.; used for flooring, tablecloths, kitchen shelves and sometimes furniture covering.

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