fixative
ˈfɪksətɪv
noun
a chemical substance used to preserve or stabilize biological material prior to microscopy or other examination.
an alcoholic fixative
adjective
(of a substance) used to fix or stabilize something.
noun
a chemical substance used to preserve or stabilize biological material prior to microscopy or other examination.
an alcoholic fixative
adjective
(of a substance) used to fix or stabilize something.
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