Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > F Synonyms of fixative Find synonyms for: Noun 1. fixative, fixing agent, fixer usage: a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study 2. fixative, varnish usage: a varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of fixative (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Hanukkah Origins of the Christmas Holiday Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 Krampus: The Christmas Devil Kwanzaa ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: neologism Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language