fixing agent

• Stoff, der in der Fotografie, Chemie oder Textilverarbeitung verwendet wird, um einem Material Stabilität, Beständigkeit oder Widerstandsfähigkeit gegen Veränderungen zu verleihen, z. B. um weitere chemische Reaktionen zu verhindern oder Farbstoffe zu fixieren.

A substance used in photography, chemistry, or textile processing to make a material stable, permanent, or resistant to change, such as preventing further chemical reactions or setting dyes.

1. Chemical stabilizerC1formal

   A substance used in photography, textile dyeing, or other chemical processes to make a material stable, permanent, or resistant to change.

   Fixiermittel

   • The photographer used a fixing agent to preserve the developed film.
   • In textile manufacturing, a fixing agent helps the dye bond to the fabric.
   • The lab technician added a fixing agent to stabilize the chemical solution.

2. Adhesive or binderC1formal

   A material used to hold components together or to secure something in place.

   Bindemittel

   • The carpenter applied a fixing agent to secure the wooden joints.
   • This industrial fixing agent is used to attach metal parts to concrete.
   • A strong fixing agent is required for this construction project.