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fixer vs fixative

fixative vs fixer

fixer and fixative both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fixer Yes No No No
fixative Yes No No No
As nouns, fixative is a hyponym of fixer; that is, fixative is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fixer:
  • fixer: a chemical compound that sets or fixes something (as a dye or a photographic image)
  • fixative: a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study
Other hyponyms of fixer include hypo, sodium thiosulfate, sodium thiosulphate.
fixer (noun) fixative (noun)
synthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming; used in narcotic detoxification and maintenance of heroin addiction a varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging
someone who intervenes with authorities for a person in trouble (usually using underhand or illegal methods for a fee) a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study
a skilled worker who mends or repairs things
a chemical compound that sets or fixes something (as a dye or a photographic image)
Difference between fixer and fixative

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