Fixative - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˈfɪksətɪv|
Brit.
|ˈfɪksətɪv|
noun
- a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study
- a varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging
- a varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging
Word forms
noun
singular: fixative
plural: fixatives
singular: fixative
plural: fixatives
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