antiseptic

[ an-tuh-sep-tik ]
/ ˌæn təˈsɛp tɪk /
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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.

Origin of antiseptic

First recorded in 1745–55; anti- + septic

Words nearby antiseptic

antisecretory, antiselection, antisense, antisense rna, antisepsis, antiseptic, antiseptic dressing, antiseptically, antisepticize, antiseptics, antiserum

Words related to antiseptic

hygienic, sterile, disinfectant, preservative, clean, antibiotic, prophylactic, antibacterial, purifier, detergent, preventative, germicide, sterilizer, bactericide, preventive, aseptic, pure, sanitary, bactericidal, medicated

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British Dictionary definitions for antiseptic

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

Derived forms of antiseptic

antiseptically, adverb

Medical definitions for antiseptic

antiseptic
[ ăn′tĭ-sĕp′tĭk ]

adj.

Of, relating to, or producing antisepsis.
Capable of preventing infection by inhibiting the growth of infectious agents.

n.

A substance that inhibits the proliferation of infectious agents.

Scientific definitions for antiseptic

antiseptic
[ ăn′tĭ-sĕp′tĭk ]

A substance that inhibits the proliferation of infectious microorganisms.