fixative

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fix·a·tive /ˈfɪksətɪv/ noun [countable, uncountable]  1. STICKa substance used to stick things together or to hold things such as false teeth in place 固定剂2. AVPTCPa chemical used on a painting or photograph so that the colours do not change 定色剂，定影剂

Examples from the Corpus

fixative• It then glues these thin twigs to a wall using its own saliva as a fixative.

fix·a·tive nounChineseSyllable  

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fixative
fix‧a‧tive /ˈfɪksətɪv/ noun [uncountable and countable]
1. a substance used to stick things together or to hold things such as false teeth in place
2. a chemical used on a painting or photograph so that the colours do not change

fixa·tiveBrE /ˈfɪksətɪv/ 🔊NAmE /ˈfɪksətɪv/ 🔊 noun [countable, uncountable] a substance that is used to prevent colours or smells from changing or becoming weaker, for example in photography, art or the making of perfume 定影剂；固色剂；防（香味）挥发剂a substance that is used to stick things together or keep things in position 固定剂