fixing agent

• Substância usada em fotografia, química ou processamento têxtil para dar estabilidade, permanência ou resistência a mudanças ao material, por exemplo, para evitar reações químicas posteriores ou fixar corantes.

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.

   Agente fixador

   • 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.

   Agente fixador

   • 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.