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

Example Sentences

When the party left for Chicago Dr. R. G. Sayle took with his antisepticized surgeon's gloves, surgical dressing and instruments to be used in case of hemorrhage before Chicago was reached.

From Project Gutenberg

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