What does fixative mean?
Fixative means A substance that fixes, protects, or preserves..
Fixative
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
A substance that fixes, protects, or preserves..
Definitions by Sense
- A substance that fixes, protects, or preserves.
- (perfumery) The components of a perfume that prolong or bolster the notes, and may or may not be the base note itself.
- Serving to fix or bind.
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Synonyms for fixative
Antonyms for fixative
Related Words
Word Forms
- fixatives
- more fixative
- most fixative
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