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fix(e
ppl. & adv.
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fixe
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(a) In a fixed position; firmly, stably, immovably; (b) of looking at something, directing one's attention, etc.: steadily, firmly, unwaveringly; (c)
alch.
in a permanent state, i.e. not volatile.
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