Fixative and Fixer

Fixative

Fixative noun - A compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study.
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Synonyms for Fixative

Fixer and fixative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fixer" instead a noun "Fixative".

Nearby Words: fixation, fixated, fixate, fixating, fixature

Fixer

Fixer noun - A chemical compound that sets or fixes something (as a dye or a photographic image).
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Synonyms for Fixer

Fixative and fixer are semantically related. You can use "Fixative" instead a noun "Fixer".

Nearby Words: fix, fixed, fixing

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