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fixative

/ˈfɪk.sə.tɪv/

Translations

fixativenoun

fixatives

/ˈfɪksətɪv/

fixatifEn art, en teinture et pour les produits coiffants.

After dyeing, a fixative was added to lock the color into the fabric.

Après la teinture, on a ajouté un fixatif pour fixer la couleur dans le tissu.

fixateurTerme courant en biologie et en laboratoire.

The laboratory technician applied a fixative to the tissue sample to prevent decay.

Le technicien de laboratoire a appliqué un fixateur à l’échantillon de tissu pour éviter la décomposition.

Synonyms

fixativeadjective

more fixative

Comp.

most fixative

Super.

/ˈfɪk.sə.tɪv/

fixatifS’emploie surtout pour des substances ou traitements qui fixent, stabilisent ou conservent.

A fixative solution was applied to the sample to prevent degradation.

Une solution fixative a été appliquée à l’échantillon pour éviter sa dégradation.

Synonyms

Definitions

fixativenoun

A substance used to preserve or stabilize biological tissues or specimens.

The laboratory technician applied a fixative to the tissue sample to prevent decay.

A chemical used to fix colors in dyeing or to stabilize pigments in art materials.

After dyeing, a fixative was added to lock the color into the fabric.

A substance used to hold something in place, such as a hair product that keeps a hairstyle intact.

She used a strong fixative to ensure her hairstyle remained perfect throughout the event.

fixativeadjective

Having the ability to fix or stabilize something, especially in the context of preserving or setting colors, images, or other materials.

A fixative solution was applied to the sample to prevent degradation.