fixative

/ˈfɪksədɪv/
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Definitions of fixative
  1. noun
    a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study
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    type of:
    fixer, fixing agent
    a chemical compound that sets or fixes something (as a dye or a photographic image)
  2. noun
    a varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging
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    type of:
    varnish
    a coating that provides a hard, lustrous, transparent finish to a surface
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