FIXATIVE


Meaning of FIXATIVE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' fik-s ə -tiv

Function: noun

Date: circa 1859

: something that fixes or sets: as a : a substance added to a perfume especially to prevent too rapid evaporation b : a substance used to fix living tissue c : a varnish used especially for the protection of drawings (as in pastel or charcoal)

– fixative adjective

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