antiseptic
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[edit] Adjective
antiseptic (comparative more antiseptic, superlative most antiseptic)
- Of, or relating to antisepsis, or the use of antiseptics.
- Capable of preventing microbial infection.
- Very clean; aseptic.
- Free of unpleasantness; sanitized or bowdlerized.
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of or relating to antisepsis
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capable of preventing microbial infection
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very clean; aseptic
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sanitized or bowdlerized
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[edit] Noun
Wikipedia antiseptic (plural antiseptics)
- Any substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. Generally includes only those that are used on living objects (as opposed to disinfectants) and aren't transported by the lymphatic system to destroy bacteria in the body (as opposed to antibiotics).
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substance that inhibits the growth of microorganisms
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