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Look up fixative or fixatives in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A fixative is a stabilizing or preservative agent: Dye fixatives or mordants, are chemical
Fixative
Substance used to increase the duration of scent of perfumes
A fixative is a substance used to equalize the vapor pressures, and thus the volatilities, of the raw materials in a perfume oil, and to increase the perfume's
Fixative_(perfumery)
Preservation of biological tissue
cells) as proteins and nucleic acids. In performing their protective role, fixatives denature proteins by coagulation, by forming additive compounds, or by
Fixation_(histology)
Powdered-pigment-based art medium
protecting, either framing under glass or spraying with a fixative to prevent smudging, although fixatives may affect the color or texture of the drawing. While
Pastel
Fixative for electron microscopy
Karnovsky fixative, developed by the pathologist Morris J. Karnovsky (1926–2018), is a fixative for electron microscopy. The stock solution for Karnovsky
Karnovsky_fixative
Zenker's fixative is a rapid-acting fixative for animal tissues. It is employed to prepare specimens of animal or vegetable tissues for microscopic study
Zenker's_fixative
Chemical compound
high purity formaldehyde solutions obtained in this way are used as a fixative for microscopy and histology. The resulting formaldehyde gas from dry heating
Paraformaldehyde
Microscopic examination of tissue in order to study and diagnose disease
dissection in the fresh state, placed in a fixative which stabilizes the tissues to prevent decay. The most common fixative is 10% neutral buffered formalin (corresponding
Histopathology
radionuclide fixatives are specialized polymer coatings used to “fix” radioactive isotopes or radioactive material to surfaces. These fixatives, also known
Radioactivity_fixatives
Biological preservative used in study of tissues
Bouin solution, or Bouin's solution, is a compound fixative used in histology. It was invented by French biologist Pol Bouin and is composed of picric
Bouin_solution
particular drawings in pastels, charcoal, chalk, and other dry media, a fixative is a kind of preserving agent applied over the top of the drawing to prevent
Fixative_(drawing)
Term for the roots of certain iris plants
had the common name of Queen Elizabeth Root. It is commonly used as a fixative and base note in perfumery and as a botanical in gin. The most valued component
Orris_root
Substance produced in the digestive system of sperm whales
chemical astringency. Ambergris has been highly valued by perfume makers as a fixative that allows the scent to last much longer, although it has been mostly
Ambergris
Gel used as a hairstyling product
Argentina (Florida at 600), veterinary student José Antonio Brancato mixed a fixative for hair which would carry the name "gomina" as a registered trademark
Hair_gel
Chemical compound (CH2)3(CHO)2
fixative. It kills cells quickly by crosslinking their proteins. It is usually employed alone or mixed with formaldehyde as the first of two fixative
Glutaraldehyde
Substance used for binding dyes to fabrics
A mordant or dye fixative is a substance used to set (i.e., bind) dyes on fabrics. It does this by forming a coordination complex with the dye, which then
Mordant
Fixative solution
Carnoy's solution is a fixative composed of 60% ethanol, 30% chloroform and 10% glacial acetic acid, 1 gram of ferric chloride. Carnoy's solution is also
Carnoy's_solution
Largest species of toothed whale
sometimes present in its digestive system, is still highly valued as a fixative in perfumes, among other uses. Beachcombers look out for ambergris as flotsam
Sperm_whale
Study of the microscopic anatomy of cells and tissues of plants and animals
the microscope. Fixatives generally preserve tissues (and cells) by irreversibly cross-linking proteins. The most widely used fixative for light microscopy
Histology
Chemical compound
Ambroxide is used in perfumery for creating ambergris notes and as a fixative. Ambroxide has a scent with woody, musky and slightly salty nuances. Small
Ambroxide
Balsamic resin from trees in genus Styrax
incense-making and perfumery because of its sweet vanilla-like aroma and fixative properties. Gum benzoin is a major component of the type of church incense
Benzoin_resin
Class of woods from trees in the genus Santalum
families, as well as a fixative to floral and citrus fragrances. When used in smaller proportions in a perfume, it acts as a fixative, enhancing the longevity
Sandalwood
Non-volatile oil expressed from the nut meat of the macadamia
oil, and in cosmetics for its emollient properties and as a fragrance fixative. Macadamia integrifolia is an Australian tree with holly-like leaves that
Macadamia_oil
gum resins, and natural oleoresins). They are mainly used as perfume fixatives. Karl-Georg Fahlbusch; et al. (2007), "Flavors and Fragrances", Ullmann's
Resinoid_(perfumery)
Organic compound (H–CHO); simplest aldehyde
Formaldehyde (/fɔːrˈmældɪhaɪd/ for-MAL-di-hide, US also /fər-/ fər-) (systematic name methanal) is a pungent colorless gas mainly used in the production
Formaldehyde
Marking a surface to create images
a spray-on fixative to the surface. This holds loose material more firmly to the sheet and prevents it from smearing. However the fixative spray typically
Drawing
Mixture of fragrant substance
a mixture of fragrant essential oils or aroma compounds (fragrances), fixatives and solvents, usually in liquid form, used to give the human body, animals
Perfume
King of England from 1485 to 1509
trading alum, which was used in the wool and cloth trades as a chemical fixative for dyeing fabrics. Since alum was mined in only one area in Europe (Tolfa
Henry_VII_of_England
Type of vegetable oil
While soybean oil has no direct insect repellent activity, it is used as a fixative to extend the short duration of action of essential oils such as geranium
Soybean_oil
Histological staining method
tissue, the recommended fixative is 10% neutral-buffered formalin or Bouin solution. For blood smears, the recommended fixative is methanol. Glutaraldehyde
Periodic_acid–Schiff_stain
Practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface
protective measures such as framing under glass; it may also be sprayed with a fixative. Nonetheless, when made with permanent pigments and properly cared for
Painting
Painter, art dealer, and Turkophile (1702–1789)
Jean-Étienne Liotard (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ etjɛn ljɔtaʁ]; 22 December 1702 – 12 June 1789) was a Genevan painter, pastellist, printmaker, art theorist
Jean-Étienne_Liotard
Topics referred to by the same term
Perfume is a mixture of fragrant essential oils and aroma compounds, fixatives, and solvents used to give a pleasant smell. Perfume may also refer to:
Perfume_(disambiguation)
Chemical compound
The substance is used as a reagent to make other lead compounds and as a fixative for some dyes. In low concentrations, it formerly served as the principal
Lead(II)_acetate
Study of disease
of an organism and then placed in a fixative that stabilizes the tissues to prevent decay. The most common fixative is formalin, although frozen section
Pathology
Stick consisting of powdered pigment and an oil-based binder
than one made from other pastels, but more difficult to protect with a fixative. The colors of oil pastels are highly saturated and bright. They can be
Oil_pastel
Printing techniques
refer to various printing techniques which use sunlight as a developing or fixative agent. Cyanotype, also referred to as "blueprinting", is the oldest non-silver
Sun_printing
Common application of immunostaining
fixation formula, ratio of fixative to tissue and time in the fixative, will affect the result. The fixation solution (fixative) is often 10% neutral buffer
Immunohistochemistry
Class of aromatic substances used in perfumes
gland of the musk deer. The substance has been used as a popular perfume fixative since ancient times and is one of the most expensive animal products in
Musk
Anaerobic parasitic protist
antibody; PCR for species identification. Sometimes only the use of a fixative (formalin) is effective in detecting cysts. Culture: From faecal samples
Entamoeba_histolytica
Chemical compound
ferrous sulfate was used in the textile industry for centuries as a dye fixative. It is used historically to blacken leather and as a constituent of iron
Iron(II)_sulfate
Chemical compound
agent Color cosmetics and skin care Flavorings (orange flavor) Fragrance fixative Hair care Horse styling products Current EU approved additives and their
Sucrose_acetate_isobutyrate
Mixture of dried flowers and other naturally fragrant plant material
grey mix until a pleasant fragrance was achieved. Then, scent-preserving fixatives (see below) were added. The finished potpourri was set out in special
Potpourri
Chemicals that prevent body decomposition
blood flowing under the skin. Modern embalming is not done with a single fixative. Instead, various chemicals are used to create a mixture, called an arterial
Embalming_chemicals
Chemical compound
distillation of the heartwood of Santalum album. It is used in perfumery as a fixative, woody modifier and dominant (central accord). Because of concerns about
Β-Santalol
Hygroscopic chemical compound of variable Na2O/SiO2 ratio precursor of waterglass
moisture level of the two differs. Sodium silicate solution is used as a fixative for hand dyeing with reactive dyes that require a high pH to react with
Sodium_silicate
Human hunting of sperm whales
but another unusual product, ambergris, is still valued as a perfume fixative. Although the animal is classified as a vulnerable species and commercial
Sperm_whaling
Chemical compound
human breath associated with halitosis. It is used as a fragrance and fixative in many perfumes and as an aroma compound. It is also used in low concentrations
Skatole
Class of depressant drugs derived from barbituric acid
buffers for biological research, e.g., in immuno-electrophoresis or in fixative solutions. Barbiturates are classified based on the duration of action
Barbiturate
Type of electron microscope
solution of a buffered chemical fixative, such as glutaraldehyde, sometimes in combination with formaldehyde and other fixatives, and optionally followed by
Scanning_electron_microscope
Hair spray brand
hairstyling, Aqua Net has been used: as a fixative in microbiology, typically during staining procedures; as a fixative for charcoal or pastel artworks; by
Aqua_Net
Chemical compound
as a dye carrier, solvent for cellulose derivatives, plasticizer, and fixative in the perfume industry. Its aroma is described as mildly sweet, balsamic
Benzyl_benzoate
Form of dry art medium
medium can be applied to almost any surface from smooth to very coarse. Fixatives are used with charcoal drawings to solidify the position to prevent erasing
Charcoal_(art)
Chemical compound
form a hard, porous plastic.[citation needed] Acrolein has been used as a fixative in preparation of biological specimens for electron microscopy. Acrolein
Acrolein
Odorous substance from male musk deer's caudal gland
since its discovery, being held to give a perfume long-lasting power as a fixative. Despite its high price, musk tinctures were used in perfumery until 1979
Deer_musk
Indian spice derived from Ferula roots
Beyond food, asafoetida has also been used in perfumery, mainly as a fixative, and in some agricultural contexts as a plant protection product [fr],
Asafoetida
Chemical element with atomic number 25 (Mn)
Solutions of potassium permanganate were among the first stains and fixatives to be used in the preparation of biological cells and tissues for electron
Manganese
Chemical compound
buffers for biological research, e.g., in immunoelectrophoresis or in fixative solutions. As barbital is a controlled substance, barbital-based buffers
Barbital
Chemical compound
manufacturing ambroxide (tradenames, Ambrox or Ambroxan), which is used as a fixative in commercial perfumes. Sclareol is also extracted from the flowers of
Sclareol
Chemical compound, [NH3OH]Cl
vulcanization accelerator, and radical scavenger. It is also used as a fixative for textile dyes, auxiliary in some dyeing processes, as a metal extraction
Hydroxylammonium_chloride
Military uniform used by British infantry since the 15th century
urine. The alum, argol and tin liquor, which acted as mordants or dye fixatives, were boiled together for half an hour, and the madder and cochineal were
Red_coat_(military_uniform)
antioxidant Potassium nitrate – preservative, color fixative Potassium nitrite – preservative, color fixative Potassium phosphates – mineral salt Potassium
List_of_food_additives
English scientist, surgeon and antiseptic pioneer (1827–1912)
the time, there was no cell theory of matter nor were there any dyes or fixatives that could used to enhance experimental discovery. Indeed, Lister wrote
Joseph_Lister
Adhesive patches worn to cover the nipples and areolae
straps are used to hold pasties in place, so they require a tape or glue fixative. This is often gum arabic, although other types of glue are sometimes used
Pasties
Chemical compound
fiber-reactive dyes, sodium carbonate (often under a name such as soda ash fixative or soda ash activator) is used as mordant to ensure proper chemical bonding
Sodium_carbonate
Island in Belize
of sperm whales, valuable historically and in some modern perfumes as a fixative. In the 17th century, whalers in the tropical Atlantic Ocean operated from
Ambergris_Caye
Histological staining method
of the air-dried smear with saline, use 4% formaldehyde in 65% ethanol fixative, and use of Richard-Allan Hematoxylin-2 and Cyto-Stain, resulting in a
Papanicolaou_stain
Chemical compound
precursor for aromatic derivatives such as ambroxide and is thought to possess fixative properties for other odorants. It has been shown to act as an analgesic
Ambrein
Chemical compound
compound is commercially available. Glyoxal solutions can also be used as a fixative for histology, that is, a method of preserving cells for examining them
Glyoxal
Genus of lichens
lichens in the family Parmeliaceae. Oakmoss Evernia prunastri is used as a fixative agent in Eau de Cologne within the perfume industry. It is green on top
Evernia
Organ central to the nervous system
to work with, but it can be hardened by immersion in alcohol or other fixatives, and then sliced apart for examination of the interior. Visually, the
Brain
Informal group of large marine mammals
items such as corsets and skirt hoops, and ambergris, which was used as a fixative for perfumes. The most successful whaling nations at this time were the
Whale
Explosive chemical compound
AZ31.[citation needed] Bouin solution is a common picric-acid–containing fixative solution used for histology specimens. It improves the staining of acid
Picric_acid
Genetic testing technique
cells with a chemical fixative like 4% formaldehyde or paraformaldehyde (PFA) in phosphate buffered saline (PBS). This fixative process essentially "preserves"
Fluorescence in situ hybridization
Fluorescence_in_situ_hybridization
Chemical compound
formulations as a solvent, carrying agent, pigment wetting agent, fragrance fixative and emollient. Its dry-slip skinfeel is similar to some silicone derivatives
Ethylhexyl_palmitate
Portion of a brain cell containing its nucleus
called neurofilaments. The neurofilaments become cross linked with certain fixatives and when impregnated with silver, they form neurofibrils visible with
Soma_(biology)
2010 studio album by David Gray
Bonus disc – Not available in UK edition No. Title Length 1. "Fixative" 4:07 2. "Morning Theme" 2:43 3. "The Dotted Line" 3:43 4. "A Million Years" 3:11
Foundling_(album)
Housing facility for the elderly persons
within signage. This phenomenon can be attributed to a combination of fixative behaviors as well as a tendency towards non discriminatory reading. Therefore
Retirement_home
Type of synthetic scents
lacking the fecal notes of animal musks. They are used as flavorings and fixatives in cosmetics, detergents, perfumes and foods, supplying the base note
Synthetic_musk
Chemical compound
Sodium nitrate is also a food additive used as a preservative and color fixative in cured meats and poultry; it is listed under its INS number 251 or E
Sodium_nitrate
Antioxidant
primary advantage is extending storage life. In perfumery, it is used as a fixative to lower the evaporation rate and improve stability. It is used industrially
Tert-Butylhydroquinone
artifact induced by the feature of strong acidic fixatives used during that time (e.g., Flemming's strong fixative) to precipitate the thread-like delicate chromosomes
Synizesis_(biology)
First day of Lent in Western Christianity
of mixing the ashes with a small amount of holy water or olive oil as a fixative. Where ashes are placed on the head by smudging the forehead with a sign
Ash_Wednesday
German pathologist
with "Kaiserling's fixative", a means of preserving histologic and pathologic specimens without changing the natural color. This fixative is an aqueous solution
Carl_Kaiserling
Chemical compound
Austin, G.E. (2000). "Comparison of Polyvinyl Alcohol Fixative with Three Less Hazardous Fixatives for Detection and Identification of Intestinal Parasites"
Polyvinyl_alcohol
Chemical compound
with quaternary ammonium compounds. Phenoxyethanol is used as a perfume fixative; an insect repellent; an antiseptic; a solvent for cellulose acetate, dyes
Phenoxyethanol
Parvorder of cetaceans
produced in the digestive system of sperm whales, was also sought as a fixative in perfumery. Sperm whaling in the 18th century began with small sloops
Toothed_whale
Dead human body
Formaldehyde is very widely used in the process of embalming. It is a fixative, and kills bacteria, fungus, and insects. It prevents decay by keeping
Cadaver
Chemical compound
chloride are used in manufacturing pesticides, pharmaceuticals, perfume fixative, polymerization catalyst, and dyestuffs. Butyryl chloride is also commonly
Butyryl_chloride
1946 painting by Francis Bacon
Modern Art in New York. Bacon wrote to Sutherland asking that he apply fixative to the patches of pastel on Painting 1946 before it was shipped to New
Painting_1946
Feature of gastropod anatomy
smell. The clean opercula are then ground to a powder and used as a scent fixative, in a technique similar to that used in perfumes with certain plant resins
Operculum_(gastropod)
Tool to cut fine samples for microscopy
immunohistochemistry as freezing tissue stops degradation of tissue faster than using a fixative and does not alter or mask its chemical composition as much. Electron Microscopy
Microtome
Species of octopus
arm. These tissue samples were then placed inside small plastic vials of fixative. It has been suggested that the species lives close to the sea floor, as
Grimpoteuthis_imperator
Naming system for food additives
preservative, colour fixative 250 A E U sodium nitrite preservative, colour fixative 251 A E U sodium nitrate preservative, colour fixative 252 A U potassium
International Numbering System for Food Additives
International_Numbering_System_for_Food_Additives
Medical condition
involving simple excision and scraping-out of cavity. Carnoy's solution fixative (ethanol, chloroform and acetic acid) which is usually used in conjunction
Odontogenic_keratocyst
Concept that the nervous system is made up of discrete individual cells
glass slide and cover slip. There was also a limited number of dyes and fixatives available prior to the middle of the 19th century. A landmark development
Neuron_doctrine
Component of a fragrance
depth and solidity to a perfume. Compounds of this class are often the fixatives used to hold and boost the strength of the lighter top and middle notes
Note_(perfumery)
Oil obtained from the dried, ripened seeds of the flax plant
linolenic flaxseed oil. Animal care products Bicycle maintenance (as a thread fixative, rust inhibitor, and lubricant) Composition ornament for moulded decoration
Linseed_oil
Mural by Keith Haring in New York City
After appropriate patching and sealing of the wall, several base coats of fixative and then color-matched paint were applied. Haring's designs were finally
Crack_Is_Wack
the tissue sample the device is opened and the tip swished in a vial of fixative. The sample is then sent to the pathology lab for processing.. SpiraBrush
Instruments used in obstetrics and gynecology
Instruments_used_in_obstetrics_and_gynecology
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Boy/Male
Muslim
Identity
Girl/Female
Tamil
Saatvika | ஸாதà¯à®µà®¿à®•Â
Goddess Durga, Calm
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Evergreen Forests
Girl/Female
Australian, Romanian
Renowned Ruler
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Beauty; Rare Moon
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Japanese, Marathi, Tamil
Little Flower
Girl/Female
Hindu
Divine, Rose
Girl/Female
Latin American English
Youthful. Jove's child.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Sanskrit
Beloved of the Moon
Female
Hungarian
Pet form of Hungarian Jolán, JOLA means "violet flower."
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n.
That which serves to set or fix colors or drawings, as a mordant.