Synonyms for fixative
fix·a·tive

Princeton's WordNet

1. fixativenoun

   a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study

2. fixativenoun

   a varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging

Matched Categories

1. • Fixing Agent
   • Varnish

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