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Meaning of "fixative" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FIXATIVE

fixative  [ˈfɪksətɪv] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FIXATIVE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Fixative can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES FIXATIVE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of fixative in the English dictionary

The first definition of fixative in the dictionary is serving or tending to fix. Other definition of fixative is a fluid usually consisting of a transparent resin, such as shellac, dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over drawings to prevent smudging. Fixative is also a fluid, such as formaldehyde or ethanol, that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FIXATIVE


administrative
ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv
adversative
ədˈvɜːsətɪv
alternative
ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv
compulsative
kəmˈpʌlsətɪv
conversative
kənˈvɜːsətɪv
cooperative
kəʊˈɒpərətɪv
decorative
ˈdɛkərətɪv
defensative
dɪˈfensətɪv
dispensative
dɪsˈpensətɪv
incrassative
ɪnˈkræsətɪv
initiative
ɪˈnɪʃɪətɪv
intensative
ɪnˈtensətɪv
intensitive
ɪnˈtɛnsətɪv
laxative
ˈlæksətɪv
negative
ˈnɛɡətɪv
pulsative
ˈpʌlsətɪv
relative
ˈrɛlətɪv
relaxative
rɪˈlæksətɪv
representative
ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv
taxative
ˈtæksətɪv

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FIXATIVE

fix
fix up
fixable
fixate
fixated
fixation
fixature
fixed
fixed assets
fixed charge
fixed cost contract
fixed costs
fixed decimal point
fixed disk
fixed exchange rate
fixed idea
fixed link
fixed menu
fixed oil
fixed penalty (fine)

WORDS THAT END LIKE FIXATIVE

active
comparative
conservative
creative
cumulative
derivative
illustrative
imperative
in the negative
indicative
informative
innovative
investigative
legislative
narrative
native
operative
qualitative
quantitative
sales representative
tentative

Synonyms and antonyms of fixative in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «fixative» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FIXATIVE

Find out the translation of fixative to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of fixative from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «fixative» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

固定液
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

fijador
570 millions of speakers

English

fixative
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लगानेवाला
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تثبيتي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

фиксатор
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fixador
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আঠাল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

fixateur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Fixative
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Fixativ
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

固定液
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

정착
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Fixative
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

để giư chặt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

fixative
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्थैर्य
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sabitleştirici
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fissativo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

utrwalacz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

фіксатор
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fixativ
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

στερεωτικό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

fixeerzout
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fixativ
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fiksativ
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of fixative

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FIXATIVE»

The term «fixative» is regularly used and occupies the 79.178 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FIXATIVE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «fixative» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «fixative» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about fixative

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FIXATIVE»

Discover the use of fixative in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to fixative and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Biological Electron Microscopy: Theory, Techniques, and ...
Res. 26: 31. Preparation of Primary (Aldehyde) Fixatives All of the primary fixatives described are suitable for immersion fixation, while the modified Karnovsky's fixative and 4F: 1G fixative are also specifically recommended as perfusates.
‎2003
2
Theory and Practice of Histological Techniques
To avoid the formation of formalin pigment, neutral buffered formalin is used as the preferred formaldehyde- based fixative. Acetic acids and other acids work mainly through lowering pH and disrupting the tertiary structure of proteins. Buffers ...
John D. Bancroft, Marilyn Gamble, 2008
3
Surgical Pathology Dissection: An Illustrated Guide
Continued. Special stains ( stain can be used with fixative) ( stain should not be used with fixative) Congo red (amyloid) Von Kossa's (calcium) Weigert's stain for fibrin Mallory's stain for iron Gomori's methenamine silver stain for urate crystals ...
Ralph H. Hruban, Timothy H. Phelps, Christina Isacson, 2003
4
Shafer'S Textbook Of Oral Pathology (6Th Edition)
The process of immersing freshly prepared smears immediately in a liquid fixative is called wet fixation. This is the ideal method for fixing all gynecological and non-gynecological smears, and any of the following alcohols can be used.
R. Rajendran, 2009
5
Pastel Pointers: Top 100 Secrets for Beautiful Paintings
Fixative. Pastel is one of the few painting mediums that never dries. Since it never forms its own protective outer layer, it's always susceptible to alteration or damage if mishandled. This vulnerability has led painters to fixatives as a way to  ...
Richard McKinley, 2010
6
Evaluation of the Effect of Collection Site, Fixative & ...
We hypothesized Bouin's to be a better fixative than NBF, and mDF to be the best of all the three fixatives used for the study. For years Bouin's has been touted as the best fixative for endometrial biopsy for its ability to preserve certain tissues ...
Cyrus Sepoy, 2007
7
Immunocytochemistry: Theory and Practice
In such cases, certain fixative combinations have turned out to be useful. Combinations of glutaraldehyde with PBQ (PG fixative) or of formaldehyde- glutaraldehyde mixtures with PBQ (PGF fixative) were found to preserve antigenicity of the ...
Lars-Inge Larsson, 1988
8
Electron Microscopy: Principles and Techniques for Biologists
The fixative properties of osmium can be seen not only on tissue samples prepared for electron microscopy, but also on the living tissues of the individuals performing the fixation. Osmium tetroxide vapors are dangerous to the conjunc- tivum ...
John J. Bozzola, Lonnie Dee Russell, 1999
9
Marine Flatworms: The World of Polyclads
Polyclad fixative To make 1 litre of polyclad fixative you need 100 ml of concentrated formaldehyde which you dissolve in 900 ml of seawater, and then there are some additional ingredients which may prove to be optional, especially for ...
‎2003
10
Biomedical Electron Microscopy: Illustrated Methods and ...
The characteristics of the fixation procedures are discussed here under three different headings: the properties of the fixative itself, the composition of the vehicle of the fixative, and the way by which the fixative solution is brought in contact with ...
Arvid B. Maunsbach, Björn A. Afzelius, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FIXATIVE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term fixative is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Little Library: miniature book-charms for necklaces, bracelets and …
To further ensure their longevity, they are sealed with a professional matte photo fixative. Attention to detail is what sets these novel miniatures ... «Boing Boing, Jul 15»
2
Recording lifeboat crews with a Victorian camera
A fixative stops the process and sets the picture - known as an ambrotype. null Jack Lowe uses a Thornton Pickard to make his images. «BBC News, Jul 15»
3
Edinburgh and London host major Liotard shows despite 'no fly rule …
It is known that Liotard used a fixative, but early formulas were jealously guarded. By the 19th century pastels were oilier, adhering better, and ... «Art Newspaper, Jul 15»
4
Metagenomic study of red biofilms from Diamante Lake reveals …
... and fixed overnight at 4 °C in a Karnovsky fixative made with formaldehyde (8% v/v), glutar-aldehyde (16% v/v) and phosphate buffer (pH 7). «Nature.com, Jul 15»
5
Fitness Fashion Friday: Sun Protection
"The key is a good primer, long wearing product, sun protection and ending with a fixative," she says. "You don't have to spend a fortune, a lot ... «WEAU, Jul 15»
6
Personal Care Chemicals and Ingredients Market – Global Industry …
... conditioning polymers, antimicrobials, emulsifiers, rheology control agents, emollients, surfactants, hair fixative polymers and UV absorbers. «Medgadget.com, Jul 15»
7
'Six and a Half Deadly Sins': an evocative return to the Laos of Siri …
... been killing people since the fixative's arrival. This is a hallmark of Cotterill's research: the beguiling ambiance that gels into a sense of place. «Christian Science Monitor, Jul 15»
8
3-D scans of mating fruit flies uncovers female biology
She then lassoed flies around their necks with strands of her own hair to immerse the otherwise-buoyant flies in a fixative. Co-author Mark ... «Phys.Org, Jun 15»
9
Coast Southwest Introduces Easy-to-Use Water-soluble Hair Fixative
Endicare® DP-530S (INCI: Polyethyloxazoline) is a water-soluble hair fixative polymer in easy-to-use liquid form. It is an economical alternative to PVP ... «WorldPressOnline, Jun 15»
10
T-Shirts Printed With Coffee Ink? How One Company Is Grinding Out …
... but for the most part it involves mixing the spent grounds with vinegar (as a fixative), then straining the mixture and cooking down the liquid. «Sprudge, Jun 15»

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