A medium such as a solution or spray that preserves specimens of tissues or cells. Most biopsies and specimens removed at surgery are fixed in a solution such as formalin (dilute formaldehyde) before further processing takes place. Other common ingredients used in fixatives are alcohol, mercuric chloride, potassium dichromate and sodium sulfate. &q [..]

1640s, from fix (v.) + -ative, suffix meaning "of or related to; tending to." As a noun, from 1870, "that which fixes."

(n) a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study(n) a varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging

A fixative is a plant or animal substance of low volatility that serves to draw together and hold the fragrances of other materials. It may be in the form of a liquid, such as an essential oil or frag [..]

A solution, usually of shellac and alcohol, sprayed onto drawings, to prevent their smudging or crumbling off the support.

A transparent liquid, it consists of a binder and solvent that protects artwork from smudging or damage. Fixatives for charcoal and pencil drawings usually have a small amount of resin dissolved in al [..]

A solution, usually of shellac and alcohol, sprayed onto drawings, to prevent their smudging or crumbling off the support.

A lacquer used to fix drawings made in DRY MEDIUM.

A chemical substance used to preserve or stabilize art material, as in pastel or charcoal drawings to prevent from smudging.

A substance that fixes, protects, or preserves.

a substance that makes something permanent or prevents fading