Fixative
nounid
56578·updated May 18, 2026verified
a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study
polysemous
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- plural
- Fixatives
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Framework definitions
- §1
- a varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging
- §2
- a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study
- §1 · legacy_primary
- a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic studyDR-088 backfill from the noun definition column
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