HyperDic: fixative

English > 2 senses of the word fixative:
NOUNsubstancefixativea compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study
artifactfixativea varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging
fixative > pronunciation
Soundsfih'ksahtihv
Rhymesabortive ... vituperative: 304 rhymes with ihv...
English > fixative: 2 senses > noun 1, substance
MeaningA compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study.
Broaderfixing agent, fixerA chemical compound that sets or fixes something (as a dye or a photographic image)
Spanishfijador
Catalanfixador
English > fixative: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging.
BroadervarnishA coating / coating that provides a hard, lustrous, transparent finish to a surface
Spanishfijativo
Catalanfixador

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