Fixative Definition

fĭksə-tĭv
fixatives
noun
A substance that makes something permanent, prevents fading, etc., as a mordant or a preservative used in microscopy.
Webster's New World
Something that fixes, protects, or preserves, especially:
American Heritage Medicine
adjective
That is able or tends to make permanent, prevent fading, etc.
Webster's New World

Serving to fix or bind.

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Noun

Singular:
fixative
Plural:
fixatives

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