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fixative

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  1. 1. n. That which serves to set or fix colors or drawings, as a mordant. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study Source: wordnet
  3. 3. n. a varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging Source: wordnet
  4. 4. That which serves to set or fix colors or drawings, as a mordant. Source: webster
  5. 5. That which serves to set or fix colors or drawings, as amordant. Source: adambom
  6. 6. j:21/n:79 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 Source: ecdict

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