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fixative

noun [C or U]
 
 
/ˈfɪk.sə.tɪv/ US  /-t̬ɪv/

Definition

a substance that holds something in position: a fixative for denturesGlues and gluing and stickiness a chemical used to treat photographic material in order to preserve its colourPhotography
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