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Fixation (alchemy)
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Fixation in alchemy refers to a process by which a previously volatile substance is "transformed" into a form (often solid) that is not affected by fire.
It separates the substance or object and puts it back in the same or different shape at a subatomic level.
Fixation is sometimes listed as one of the processes required for transformation of a substance, or completion of the alchemical magnum opus.
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Symmetric, Open shape, Monochrome, Contains both straight and curved lines, Has no crossing lines.
Category: Alchemical Symbols.
Fixation (alchemy) is part of the Alchemical processes group.
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