Definitions for: 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



Webster (1913) Definition: Fix"a*tive, n.
That which serves to set or fix colors or drawings, as a
mordant.

See Also: fixer, fixing agent, varnish

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