aseptic

[ uh-sep-tik, ey-sep- ]

adjective

1. free from the living germs of disease, fermentation, or putrefaction.

noun

1. a product, as milk or fruit juice, that is marketed in an aseptic package or container.
2. aseptics, (used with a singular verb) a system of packaging sterilized products in airtight containers so that freshness is preserved for several months.

aseptic

/ əˈsɛptɪk; eɪ- /

adjective

1. free from living pathogenic organisms; sterile
2. aiming to achieve a germ-free condition

aseptic

/ ə-sĕp′tĭk,ā-sĕp′tĭk /

1. Free of microorganisms that cause disease.

Other Words From

• a·septi·cal·ly adverb
• a·sep·ti·cism [uh, -, sep, -t, uh, -siz-, uh, m, ey-, sep, -], noun
• nona·septic adjective
• nona·septi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of aseptic¹

First recorded in 1855–60; a- ⁶ + septic

Example Sentences

What’s more, the aseptic cartons themselves are designed to be recyclable, and are usually made from around 70 percent paperboard.

From National Geographic

Aseptic packaging is a part of this, keeping milk and other perishable foods safe at room temperature for up to six months—and providing more children access to a healthier diet.

From National Geographic

Aseptic processing and packaging ensure that both food and packaging materials are free of harmful bacteria; this enables a product’s long shelf life without the need for preservatives or refrigeration.

From National Geographic

The specialist process of filling the syringes used in the pens, called aseptic or sterile fill-finish, is particularly in demand.

From Reuters

In 1989, cases of aseptic meningitis in children who received a combined vaccination for measles, mumps and rubella, or MMR, prompted lawsuits against the government, forcing it to scrap the mix four years later.

From Seattle Times