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1. (adj.) fixative
serving to fix; making fixed or permanent.
2. (n.) fixative
a fixative substance, as a spray that prevents blurring on a drawing or a solution that preserves microscopic specimens.
3. fixative
a chemical substance, as sodium thiosulfate, used in photography to promote fixation.
Etymology: (1635–45)
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1. (noun) fixative
a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study
2. (noun) fixative
a varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging
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1. (noun) fixative
that which serves to set or fix colors or drawings, as a mordant
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