Definitions for fixative
fix·a·tive

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. fixativenoun

   a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study

2. fixativenoun

   a varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. fixativenoun

   A substance that fixes, protects, or preserves.

2. fixativeadjective

   Serving to fix or bind.

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1. fixative

   A fixative is a substance or solution used to preserve or set something in a particular state, often used in biological tissue preservation, art or perfumery. It helps to maintain the properties or aspects of the subject, preventing decay, discoloration, or the loss of aroma.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Fixativenoun

   that which serves to set or fix colors or drawings, as a mordant

Matched Categories

1. • Fixing Agent
   • Varnish

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce fixative?

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How to say fixative in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of fixative in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of fixative in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=fixative
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Fixative
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fixative
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=fixative