fixatif
/ˈfɪksətɪf/
noun
- A spray or liquid used to protect artwork, such as drawings or pastels, from smudging.
- After finishing the sketch, he applied a thin layer of fixatif to seal it.
- The art teacher recommended using a fixatif to preserve the pastel colors.
- She sprayed fixatif over her charcoal drawing to keep it from smearing.