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| fix·a·tive [ fíksətiv ] |
noun (plural fix·a·tive or fix·a·tives) |
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1. liquid sprayed for protection: a liquid sprayed onto a drawing, photograph, or other surface to protect it
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2. glue: a substance used to hold something in place
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3. cosmetics perfume additive: a substance added to a perfume to make it evaporate less rapidly
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4. biology chemical preservative: a chemical solution that preserves a biological specimen for microscopic study
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5. textiles fabric additive: a substance applied to dyed fabrics to make the dye colorfast
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adjective |
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tending to fix: acting or tending to protect, preserve, or stabilize something
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