a. Obs. In 7 fixatorie. [f. FIX v. after Lat. analogies: see -ORY.] Serving to fix; having the property of fixing.
1605. Timme, Quersit., II. iii. 112. Salt peter, which was of late rightly prepared and clensed, so white and Christalline, (at the least outwardly so appearing) being now put into a fixatorie fire, you shal see that it conteineth within it al maner of colours.
