fixative
(noun) a varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging
fixative
(noun) a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study
Source: WordNet® 3.1
fixative (plural fixatives)
A substance that fixes, protects, or preserves.
(perfumery) The components of a perfume that prolong or bolster the notes, and may or may not be the base note itself.
fixative (comparative more fixative, superlative most fixative)
Serving to fix or bind.
Source: Wiktionary
Fix"a*tive, n.
Definition: That which serves to set or fix colors or drawings, as a mordant.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
31 January 2025
(noun) the act of dispersing or diffusing something; “the dispersion of the troops”; “the diffusion of knowledge”
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
