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
28 April 2024
(adjective) of or relating to an inheritable character that is controlled by several genes at once; of or related to or determined by polygenes
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
