antisepticize

[ an-ti-sep-tuh-sahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, an·ti·sep·ti·cized, an·ti·sep·ti·cizing.

1. to treat with antiseptics.

Word History and Origins

Origin of antisepticize¹

First recorded in 1905–10; antiseptic + -ize

Related Words

• castrate
• decontaminate
• disinfect
• neuter
• pasteurize
• sanitize
• spay