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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. There are several different compounds called fixatives:Drawing In drawing, a fixative is a liquid, similar to varnish, which is usually sprayed over a finished piece of artwork to better preserve it and prevent smudging. Artwork media requiring fixative include drawings done in pencilcharcoal, and pastel. An artist will often fix layers of a work in progress, in order to easily add further layers. Such a technique requires a workable fixative. Fixative is available in aerosol sprays.
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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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