fixer

/ˈfɪksər/
/ˈfɪksə/
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Other forms: fixers

Definitions of fixer
  1. noun
    a chemical compound that sets or fixes something (as a dye or a photographic image)
    synonyms: fixing agent
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    fixative
    a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study
    hypo, sodium thiosulfate, sodium thiosulphate
    a compound used as a fixing agent in photographic developing
    type of:
    chemical compound, compound
    (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
  2. noun
    a skilled worker who mends or repairs things
    synonyms: mender, repairer
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    darner
    a person who mends by darning
    maintenance man, repairman, service man
    a skilled worker whose job is to repair things
    auto-mechanic, automobile mechanic, car-mechanic, grease monkey, mechanic
    someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles
    handyman, jack of all trades, odd-job man
    a man skilled in various odd jobs and other small tasks
    trouble shooter, troubleshooter
    a worker whose job is to locate and fix sources of trouble (especially in mechanical devices)
    type of:
    skilled worker, skilled workman, trained worker
    a worker who has acquired special skills
  3. noun
    someone who helps a person in trouble with authorities, usually using underhand or illegal methods for a fee
    synonyms: influence peddler
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    important person, influential person, personage
    one whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events
  4. noun
    synthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming; used in narcotic detoxification and maintenance of heroin addiction
    synonyms: dolophine hydrochloride, methadon, methadone, methadone hydrochloride, synthetic heroin
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    type of:
    narcotic
    a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction
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