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A '''fixative''' is a stabilizing or preservative agent:

* [[Dye fixative]]s or mordants, are chemical substances used in processing fabrics to create circumstances in the micro-substrates causing dye molecules to adhere and remain that way.
*[[Fixative (drawing)]], a liquid usually sprayed over a finished piece of artwork to better preserve it and prevent smudging
*[[Fixation (histology)]], a solution used to preserve or harden fresh tissue of cell specimens for microscopic examination
*[[Fixative (perfumery)]], a substance used to reduce the evaporation rate and improve stability when added to more volatile components
*[[Embalming chemicals]], a variety of preservatives, sanitising and disinfectant agents, and additives used in modern embalming
*[[Photographic fixer]]
*[[Radioactivity Fixatives|Radioactivity fixatives]], specialized polymer coatings used to contain or "fix" radionuclides to surfaces of equipment and buildings thereby preventing exposure to humans

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