Associations to the word «Fixative»
Noun
Adverb
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Wiktionary
FIXATIVE, noun. A substance that fixes, protects, or preserves.
FIXATIVE, adjective. Serving to fix or bind.
Dictionary definition
FIXATIVE, noun. A compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study.
FIXATIVE, noun. A varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging.
Wise words
A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is
the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color
and content according to the circumstances and time in which
it is used.