Found 2 items, similar to fixative.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: fixative fixative n 1: a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study 2: a varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging
English → English (gcide) Definition: Fixative Fixative \Fix"a*tive\, n. That which serves to set or fix colors or drawings, as a mordant. [1913 Webster]