antiseptic
[ an-tuh-sep-tik ]
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Part of Speechnoun, adjective
Origin + Etymology
from Greek ἀντί anti, "against" and σηπτικός sēptikos, "putrefactive"
Synonyms
noun
- germicide
- bactericide
adjective
Antonyms- hygienic
- sterile
- antibacterial
- antibiotic
- clean
- disinfectant
adjective
Definition- dirty
- polluted
- unsanitary
- contaminated
- unclean
noun
an antiseptic agent
adjective
Examplespertaining to or affecting antisepsis; free from or cleaned of germs and other microorganisms
noun
The antiseptic saved her life.
adjective
The doctor reminded Sasha to cover the burn with an antiseptic dressing.
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