Lexic.us

Definition of Fixative

1. Noun. A compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study.

2. Noun. A varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging.

Definition of Fixative

1. n. That which serves to set or fix colors or drawings, as a mordant.

Definition of Fixative

1. Noun. A substance that fixes, protects, or preserves. ¹

2. Adjective. Serving to fix or bind. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Fixative

1. a substance for preserving paintings or drawings [n -S]

Medical Definition of Fixative

1. 1. Serving to fix, bind, or make firm or stable. 2. A substance used for the preservation of gross and histologic specimens of tissue, or individual cells, usually by denaturing and precipitating or cross-linking the protein constituents. See: fluid, solution. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fixative

fixability fixable fixate fixated fixates fixatif fixatifs fixating fixation fixation disparity

fixation nystagmus fixation reaction fixational fixational ocular movement fixations fixative (current term) fixatives fixator fixator muscle fixators

fixature fixatures fixe fixed fixed-combination drug fixed-cycle operation fixed-gear bicycle fixed-income fixed-point fixed-point notation

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