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Noun: fixative  fik-su-tiv
  1. A compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study
     
  2. A varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging

Derived forms: fixatives

Type of: fixer, fixing agent, varnish

Encyclopedia: Fixative

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