|adjective|
1.(of a substance) used to fix or stabilize something.
‘Mosquitoes were preserved in _fixative_ solution and stored at - 20° until use.’
‘No asbestos bodies or uncoated asbestos fibers were found in any other water or _fixative_ samples.’
|noun|
1.A chemical substance used to preserve or stabilize biological material prior to microscopy or other examination.
‘an alcoholic _fixative_ ’
‘ten double drops of _fixative_ ’
2.A liquid sprayed on to a pastel or charcoal drawing to fix colours or prevent smudging.
‘he sprayed his design with _fixative_ ’
‘When the class had the backgrounds rendered with about four to six values, we held a class critique to evaluate if they had developed their contrast enough to go ahead and spray the artwork with workable _fixative_ .’
3.A substance used to keep things in position or stick them together.
‘the swift glues these thin twigs to a wall using its own saliva as a _fixative_ ’
‘The team will create a new _fixative_ mixture that combines minerals and slow-release growth factors.’
4.A substance used to stabilize the volatile components of perfume.
‘sandalwood is regarded by many perfumers as a good _fixative_ ’
‘This plant is one of the natural sources of Benzyl benzoate, an aromatic liquid used as a _fixative_ and solvent in the manufacture of flavorings and perfume.’
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|adjective|
‘Mosquitoes were preserved in _fixative_ solution and stored at - 20° until use.’
