fixative

noun

fix·a·tive | \ ˈfik-sə-tiv

Definition of fixative

: something that fixes or sets: such as

a : a substance added to a perfume especially to prevent too rapid evaporation

b : a substance used to fix living tissue

c : a varnish used especially for the protection of drawings (as in pastel or charcoal)

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Because analyzing the cells doesn't require the addition of fixatives or fluorescent dyes, ISL could be more consistent, less harmful to cultures, and enable longer-term monitoring of cellular health than traditional methods. — Robbie Gonzalez, WIRED, "AI Learns a New Trick: Measuring Brain Cells," 12 Apr. 2018 Previous techniques often required the use of dyes or fixatives to help see these molecules. — Judith Vonberg, CNN, "Scientists awarded Nobel prize in chemistry for work to visualize biomolecules," 4 Oct. 2017

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fixative

noun

fix·a·tive | \ ˈfik-sət-iv

: a substance used to fix living tissue