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Fixative

Description:

A fixative is a substance used in various fields to preserve or protect something, often by preventing smudging, fading, or deterioration.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A substance used to preserve artwork, such as drawings, sketches, or pastels, by preventing smudging or fading.
2. A chemical compound used in perfumery as a base or binder to enhance the longevity and stability of fragrances.

Adjective:

1. Relating to or having the quality of preserving or fixing something in place.

Usage:

Local:

In the local art supply store, they sell a specialized fixative for charcoal drawings.

Popular:

Artists often use fixative to protect their delicate pastel artworks from smudging.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

• The artist sprayed a fixative over her pencil sketch to preserve it.
• He carefully applied a fixative to prevent the charcoal from smearing.
• The fixative gave the artwork a glossy finish.

Adjective:

• The fixative layer held the components together tightly.
• Using a fixative material ensured that the label wouldn't fall off.

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