Definition of fixative

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • fixative is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 21
  • fixative is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 21
  • fixative is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 22

Definition of fixative


  • a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study (noun)
  • a varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging (noun)

See definition of fixative in Merriam Webster