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fixative
adj. serving to stabilize, serving to fix in place
 
n. substance which makes stable or fixes in place (especially one which protects artwork or preserves microscopic specimens)

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Fixative
A fixative is a stabilizing or preservative agent:
  • Fixative (drawing), a liquid usually sprayed over a finished piece of artwork to better preserve it and prevent smudging
  • Fixation (histology), a solution used to preserve or harden fresh tissue of cell specimens for microscopic examination
  • Fixative (perfumery), a substance used to reduce the evaporation rate and improve stability when added to more volatile components
  • Embalming chemicals, a variety of preservatives, sanitising and disinfectant agents, and additives used in modern embalming

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fixative
Noun
1. a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study
(hypernym) fixing agent, fixer
2. a varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging
(hypernym) varnish


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Fixativ (das)
n. fixity, stability, firmness; something fixed or stable

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fixative
n. ustalovač; lepidlo

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