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fixative.

A substance that fixes, protects, or preserves.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A substance that fixes, protects, or preserves.

  2. The components of a perfume that prolong or bolster the notes, and may or may not be the base note itself.

adj
  1. Serving to fix or bind.

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