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fixation

UK
/fɪkˈseɪʃən/
US
/fɪkˈseɪʃən/

Translations

fixationnoun
fixations
pl
UK
/fɪkˈseɪʃən/
US
/fɪkˈseɪʃən/
fixationSens chimique : stabilisation ou mise en permanence d’une substance.
The fixation of the dye in the fabric ensures that the color does not fade.
La fixation du colorant dans le tissu garantit que la couleur ne s’estompe pas.
fixationSens psychologique : intérêt ou obsession marquée pour quelqu’un ou quelque chose.
His fixation on collecting rare stamps has taken over his weekends.
Sa fixation sur la collection de timbres rares occupe tous ses week-ends.
fixationSens technique et scientifique : action ou processus de fixation.
The fixation of nitrogen in the soil is crucial for plant growth.
La fixation de l’azote dans le sol est cruciale pour la croissance des plantes.
fixationEn optique, photographie ou observation : action de fixer le regard, l’attention ou l’objectif sur un point.
Accurate fixation is essential when tracking fast-moving objects.
Une fixation précise est essentielle pour suivre des objets en mouvement rapide.
Synonyms
obsession
preoccupation
fascination
attachment
infatuation
compulsion
mania
fixationadjective
UK
/fɪkˈseɪʃən/
US
/fɪkˈseɪʃən/
Used attributively; non-gradable
Additional translations
fixatifTechnique ; adjectif rare, employé pour ce qui concerne une fixation ou sert à fixer.
Synonyms
absorbed
preoccupied with
fanatical
compulsive
single-minded
monomaniacal
preoccupied
obsessional
obsessive
fixated

Definitions

fixationnoun
An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.
His fixation on collecting rare stamps has taken over his weekends.
The action or process of fixing or being fixed.
The fixation of nitrogen in the soil is crucial for plant growth.
A chemical process in which a substance is made stable or permanent.
The fixation of the dye in the fabric ensures that the color does not fade.
The act of steadily focusing the eyes, attention, or a camera lens on a single point.
Accurate fixation is essential when tracking fast-moving objects.
fixationadjective
Relating to or involved in a process of fixation.
The fixation procedure requires precise temperature control.
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