fixative
fixative · fixatives
A substance that fixes, protects, or preservesA substance that fixes, protects, or preserves.
US/fˈɪksətɪv/
Meaning
2 sensesA substance that fixes, protects, or preserves.
The components of a perfume that prolong or bolster the notes, and may or may not be the base note itself.
More definitions
- a varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging
- a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study