that is able or tends to make permanent, prevent fading, etc.
Origin of fixative
fix + -ative a substance that makes something permanent, prevents fading, etc., as a mordant or a preservative used in microscopy
fixative
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fixative
noun
Something that fixes, protects, or preserves, especially:
a. A liquid preservative applied to artwork, such as watercolor paintings or charcoal drawings.
b. A solution used to preserve and harden fresh tissue for microscopic examination.
c. A liquid mixed with perfume to prevent rapid evaporation.
Related Forms:
- fix′a·tive
adjective
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fixative - Medical Definition
n.
Something that fixes, protects, or preserves, especially:
- A liquid preservative applied to artwork, such as watercolor paintings or charcoal drawings.
- A solution used to preserve and harden fresh tissue for microscopic examination.
- A liquid mixed with perfume to prevent rapid evaporation.
Related Forms:
- fix′a·tive
adj.
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