aseptic

[ uh-sep-tik, ey-sep- ]
/ əˈsɛp tɪk, eɪˈsɛp- /

adjective

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

noun

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

Origin of aseptic

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

OTHER WORDS FROM aseptic

a·sep·ti·cal·ly, adverb a·sep·ti·cism [uh-sep-tuh-siz-uh m, ey-sep-] /əˈsɛp təˌsɪz əm, eɪˈsɛp-/, noun non·a·sep·tic, adjective non·a·sep·ti·cal·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for aseptic

aseptic
/ (əˈsɛptɪk, eɪ-) /

adjective

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

Medical definitions for aseptic

aseptic
[ ə-sĕptĭk, ā- ]

adj.

Of, relating to, or characterized by asepsis.

Scientific definitions for aseptic

aseptic
[ ə-sĕptĭk, ā-sĕptĭk ]

Free of microorganisms that cause disease.