DICTIONARY ENTRY
3 SYLLABLES
fixative
/'fɪksətɪv/ · fɪksətɪv
Fixative has 3 syllables: fix · a · tive.
fix
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a
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tive
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noun. A compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study.
noun. A varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging.
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