fixer

/ˈfɪksər/

/ˈfɪksə/

Other forms: fixers

Definitions of fixer

1. noun

   a chemical compound that sets or fixes something (as a dye or a photographic image)
   synonyms: fixing agent

   types:

   fixative

   a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study

   hypo, sodium thiosulfate, sodium thiosulphate

   a compound used as a fixing agent in photographic developing

   type of:

   chemical compound, compound

   (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
2. noun

   a skilled worker who mends or repairs things
   synonyms: mender, repairer

   types:

   darner

   a person who mends by darning

   maintenance man, repairman, service man

   a skilled worker whose job is to repair things

   auto-mechanic, automobile mechanic, car-mechanic, grease monkey, mechanic

   someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles

   handyman, jack of all trades, odd-job man

   a man skilled in various odd jobs and other small tasks

   trouble shooter, troubleshooter

   a worker whose job is to locate and fix sources of trouble (especially in mechanical devices)

   type of:

   skilled worker, skilled workman, trained worker

   a worker who has acquired special skills
3. noun

   someone who helps a person in trouble with authorities, usually using underhand or illegal methods for a fee
   synonyms: influence peddler

   type of:

   important person, influential person, personage

   one whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events
4. noun

   synthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming; used in narcotic detoxification and maintenance of heroin addiction
   synonyms: dolophine hydrochloride, methadon, methadone, methadone hydrochloride, synthetic heroin

   type of:

   narcotic

   a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction