fixative

ˈfɪksətɪv
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Translation of fixative from English into Dutch,

Noun

1.

art

TECH.
fluid sprayed over drawings to prevent smudging
TECH.
fixatief fixeermiddel
  • She applied a fixative to her pastel artwork.Ze bracht een fixatief aan op haar pastelkunstwerk.
2.

biology

TECH.
substance used to preserve biological material
TECH.
fixatief fixeermiddel
  • Formaldehyde is a common fixative in tissue labs.Formaldehyde is een veelgebruikt fixatief in weefsellaboratoria
3.

perfumery

TECH.
components in perfume that prolong fragrance notes
TECH.
fixatief geurfixatief parfumfixatief
  • The fixative helped the perfume's scent last longer.De fixatief hielp de geur van het parfum langer te laten duren.

Adjective

stabilizing

serving to fix or make stable
  • The fixative properties of the spray kept the artwork intact.De fixerende eigenschappen van de spray hielden het kunstwerk intact
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  • fixative: fluid sprayed over drawings to prevent smudging
    (art) fixatief

Synonyms and analogies of fixative in English

Examples of fixative in a sentence

  • A fixative can preserve the vibrancy of colors.
  • The fixative prevented the sample from decaying.
  • Scientists applied a fixative to the specimen.
  • The fixative gave the cologne a lasting aroma.
  • Without a fixative, the scent faded quickly.
  • The fixative agent prevented the colors from fading.

Translations of "fixative" in Context ordered by category and frequency

fixatief

When making dye from berries, prepare a salt fixative.

Wanneer je verf maakt van bessen, maak dan een zout fixatief.

fixeermiddel

The fixative will last a good while, so listen closely.

Het fixeermiddel zal een hele tijd houden, dus luister goed.

fixeer

I've started by spreading the different colours, blending them and securing each layer with fixative.

Eerst verdeel ik de verschillende kleuren, blend en fixeer ik na elke laag.

fixeerspray

Now you can fixate the rust with a fixative or with colourless spray varnish.

Nu kun je de roest fixeren met een fixeerspray of een kleurloze spuitlak.

fixerende

This fixative spray is easy to distribute and is also very economical.

Deze fixerende spray is gemakkelijk te verdelen en is daarnaast erg zuinig in gebruik.

fixeeroplossing

B-89701 Fixative for traces in blood (2% 5-sulphosalicylic acid in water).

Fixeeroplossing voor sporen in bloed (2%-ige 5-sulfosalicylzuur in water).

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Other translations for fixative:

  • fixatiemiddel

fixative: Examples and translations in context

Fast drying and non-yellowing fixative made from colourless resins and alcohol.

Sneldrogend en niet-vergelende fixatief op basis van kleurloze harsen en alcohol.

It is an hour full of useful facts about fixative and pastel crayons.

Het is een uur vol met handige weetjes betreffende fixatief en pastelkrijt.

The chalk is protected by a layer of fixative.

De krijt wordt beschermt door een laag fixatief.

Benzyl alcohol is a very useful fixative.

Benzyl alcohol is een zeer nuttig fixatief.

Fixate ths with fixative and let dry.

Fixeer dit met fixatief en laat weer drogen.

Let the clothes soak in a fixative.

Laat de kledingstukken weken in een fixatief.

For chemical dyes, the fixative should be added directly to the dye bath.

Bij chemische verfstoffen moet de fixatief direct aan het verfbad worden toegevoegd.

When making dye from other plants, prepare a vinegar fixative.

Wanneer je verf maakt van andere planten, maak dan een fixatief met azijn.

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