fixative

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Synonyms: finative, fixation, fictive, fixate, mirative, fricative, ligative, laxative, fixating, fientive, dilative

Antonyms: finative, fixation, fictive, fixate, mirative, fricative, ligative, laxative, fixating, fientive, dilative

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Noun

1. A substance that [[fix]]es, [[protect]]s, or [[preserve]]s.
2. {{lb|en|perfumery}} The components of a [[perfume]] that [[prolong]] or [[bolster]] the [[note]]s, and may or may not be the [[base note]] itself.

Adjective

1. Serving to [[fix]] or [[bind]].

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