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n. a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study n. a varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging

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  1. n. a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study n. a varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging