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