The compound used to fix a dye to the fabric is called:

mordant

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bleaching agent

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Solution

The correct option is A mordant
A mordant is a substance used to set/fix dyes on fabrics or tissue sections by forming a coordination complex with the dye which then attaches to the fabric or tissue. It may be used for dyeing fabrics, or for intensifying stains in cell or tissue preparations.
Hence, option $A$ is correct.

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