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Fixative

Fixative Meaning & Definition
Fixative Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Fixative?

[n] a varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging
[n] a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study

Synonyms | Synonyms for Fixative:

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See Also | fixer | fixing agent | varnish

Fixative In Webster's Dictionary

\Fix"a*tive\, n. That which serves to set or fix colors or drawings, as a mordant.

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