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| 1. | [ noun ] (chemistry) a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study | |
| Related terms: | fixing_agent | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (color) a varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging | |
| Related terms: | varnish | |
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