English language
Toggle Transcript
fixative::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | fixer, fixing agent |
fixative::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | varnish |
Examples of fixative
fixative
The finish will wear off unless you cover it with a fixative and then maybe wax.
From the courier-journal.com
When he sees a certain shade of red he would think of the fixative for the dye.
From the boston.com
It is the tooth of the painting surface that holds the pastels, not a fixative.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Pasties are usually applied with a special tape or glue fixative, often gum arabic.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Abrasive supports avoid or minimize the need to apply further fixative in this way.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The fixative is mixed properly and taken into a centrifuge tube and is centrifuged.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Some artists protect their finished pieces by spraying them with a fixative.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Radioactive debris later was sprayed with a fixative and is under tarps.
From the timesunion.com
A fixative may be applied to preserve the finished state of the drawing.
From the en.wikipedia.org
- A compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study
- A varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging
- In drawing, a fixative is a liquid, similar to varnish, which is usually sprayed over a finished piece of artwork to better preserve it and prevent smudging.
- In perfumery, a fixative is a natural or synthetic substance used to reduce the evaporation rate and improve stability when added to more volatile components. This allows the final product to last longer while keeping its original fragrance. ...
- (Fixatives) Substances used to anchor a fragrance or essential oil to slow the process of evaporation.
- (Fixatives) Ingredients that stabilize volatile oils and prevent them from evaporating too quickly.
- A fixative is an ingredient added to perfume to make it last longer, similar to a preservative.
- A lacquer used to fix drawings made in DRY MEDIUM.
- An oil that is able to slow the evaporation of the more volatile oils. Fixative oils are usually base notes in a blend and perform the valuable function of creating a longer lasting, harmonious aroma.
