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antiseptic
[ an-tuh-sep-tik ]
adjective
- pertaining to or affecting antisepsis.
- free from or cleaned of germs and other microorganisms.
- exceptionally clean or neat.
- free of contamination or pollution.
noun
- an antiseptic agent.
antiseptic
/ ˌæntɪˈsɛptɪk /
adjective
- of, relating to, or effecting antisepsis
- entirely free from contamination
- informal.lacking spirit or excitement; clinical
noun
- an antiseptic agent or substance
antiseptic
/ ăn′tĭ-sĕp′tĭk /
- A substance that inhibits the proliferation of infectious microorganisms.
Derived Forms
- ˌantiˈseptically, adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of antiseptic1
Example Sentences
The magazine kept its readers in the know about a range of fields, announcing the discovery of penicillin —which one reporter mused “may turn out to be a useful antiseptic” — and tracking the emerging field of quantum mechanics.
Later, motivated by wartime demand, chemists honed their craft with poison gas, explosives and propellants, as well as disinfectants and antiseptics.
Hydrogen peroxide is an antiseptic more commonly used for minor cuts, burns and scrapes.
Sure, some of those “nuances” may include squealing, grinding, and the occasional bout of fork judder, but if you want an antiseptic riding experience, you might as well skip bicycles altogether and go lease a Kia Telluride.
Portable and compact, these boxes are packed with helpful items, including gauze pads, exam gloves, and antiseptic towelettes.
The petroleum industry has depicted fracking as a few antiseptic drills dug on peaceful farmland.
Getting off the elevator at the fourth floor, he thumped across the antiseptic hallway.
And I have to have whiskey because alcohol is both an antiseptic and an anesthetic.
Before antibiotics, most newborn eyes were treated with an antiseptic, and Barnes pushed Argyrol as the cure of choice.
How did that survive the vetting at this often timid and antiseptic White House?
He used an antiseptic solution which Bert had provided, for Bert was still buying my milk.
We simply fill the box with gas at ordinary temperature, taking advantage only of its antiseptic properties.
The introduction of zinc oxid, aromatic and antiseptic oils and animal fat was a new feature.
Hexamethylenamin is a valuable so-called urinary antiseptic—probably one of the best we have.
Quickly render the whole mouth and throat thoroughly antiseptic.
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