Definition: A substance, usually in liquid form, that is used to prevent the evaporation of perfumes or to preserve artwork and biological samples.

Example: The artist used a fixative to protect her charcoal drawing from smudging.

Definition: The state of being stable or unchanging; something that does not move or change.

Example: The fixity of the ancient monument has been preserved for centuries.

Definition: The state of being soft and not firm, often referring to a lack of stiffness or strength in a physical object or tissue.

Example: The flaccidity of the plant leaves indicated that they needed more water.

Definition: Relating to a whip-like structure used for movement in certain cells or organisms.

Example: The flagellar movement of the sperm allows it to swim towards the egg.

Definition: Describing something that has a whiplike shape or is related to organisms that have flagella, which are long, thin structures used for movement.

Example: The flagellate cells moved swiftly through the water, propelled by their long tails.

Definition: A type of organism that has a long, whip-like structure called a flagellum, which it uses for movement. These organisms can be found in various environments and include certain protozoa and algae.

Example: The flagellate swims through the water using its flagellum to propel itself forward.

Definition: To punish someone or something by hitting them repeatedly, often with a whip or similar object.

Example: The teacher decided to flagellate the old rules that were no longer effective in the classroom.

Definition: Describing an organism that has one or more whip-like structures used for movement.

Example: The flagellated protozoa swim swiftly through the water using their flagella.

Definition: A protein that is the main part of bacterial flagella, which helps bacteria move and can trigger an immune response.

Example: Flagellin is essential for the movement of many types of bacteria.

Definition: A long, thin structure that helps some cells or organisms move, often resembling a whip.

Example: The sperm cell uses its flagellum to swim towards the egg.

Definition: A sudden failure or cessation of operation, especially in a jet engine, or a quick end to success in a person's career.

Example: The pilot managed to land safely after experiencing a flameout during the flight.

Definition: Able to resist catching fire or burning when exposed to flames.

Example: The workers wore flameproof suits while handling the hazardous materials.

Definition: To make something resistant to fire or flames so that it does not catch fire easily.

Example: The company developed a new material to flameproof the tents used in camping.