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Definition of Fixative
1. Noun. A compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study.
2. Noun. A varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging.
Definition of Fixative
1. n. That which serves to set or fix colors or drawings, as a mordant.
Definition of Fixative
1. Noun. A substance that fixes, protects, or preserves. ¹
2. Adjective. Serving to fix or bind. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Fixative
1. a substance for preserving paintings or drawings [n -S]
Medical Definition of Fixative
1. 1. Serving to fix, bind, or make firm or stable. 2. A substance used for the preservation of gross and histologic specimens of tissue, or individual cells, usually by denaturing and precipitating or cross-linking the protein constituents. See: fluid, solution. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Fixative
Literary usage of Fixative
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease by American Neurological Association, Philadelphia Neurological Society, Chicago Neurological Society, New York Neurological Association, Boston Society of Psychiatry and Neurology (1898)
"The author describes a method whereby materials which have been hardened in a
great variey of fixative fluids, including alcohol can be used in the ..."
2. Immunity in Infective Diseases by Elie Metchnikoff (1907)
"Is it the same for the fixative ? It is easy to prove that this soluble ferment
circulates in the plasmas of the living organism. We have already said that ..."
3. The Science of Painting by Jehan-Georges Vibert (1892)
"When the fixative is used in this way there is no harm in putting a good deal of
it, as it will afterwards be taken off. Sometimes, also, it is very ..."
4. The British Journal of Dermatology by British Association of Dermatology (1904)
"... and also in the following, which is an exceedingly good stain fixative. .
Alcohol, 70 per cent. ... 90 parts. Glacial acetic acid ... 3 „ Formaline . ..."
5. Journal of Applied Microscopy by Bausch & Lomb Optical Company (1899)
"Methyl-acetic stain and fixative combined has been used in cytological work on
protozoa with some success. For temporary preparations, at least, ..."
6. A Text-book of Histology by Frederick Randolph Bailey (1906)
"This is accomplished by means of chemicals in solution, the solution being known
as a fixing agent or fixative. Pieces of tissue are immersed in the ..."
7. Whole Life Cycle of Chromosomes and Their Coiling Systems: Transactions, APS by L. R. Cleveland (2008)
"... EXPLANATION OF PLATES Unless otherwise noted, drawings are at a magnification
of 2100, fixative is ..."
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