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    antiseptic
    /ˌantɪˈsɛptɪk/

    adjective

    noun

    • 1. an antiseptic compound or preparation: "the inappropriate use of antiseptics"

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  2. www.healthline.com › health › what-is-antisepticWhat Is Antiseptic: Antiseptic vs. Disinfectant, Uses, and Safety

    Mar 8, 2019 · Antiseptic is a substance that stops or slows down the growth of microorganisms on the skin and mucous membranes. Learn how antiseptics compare to disinfectants, what they’re used for, and how to use them safely.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishANTISEPTIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Antiseptic is a noun or adjective that means a chemical or condition that prevents infection. Learn how to use antiseptic in different contexts, such as medicine, surgery, or language, with Cambridge Dictionary.

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  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › antisepticAntiseptic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Antiseptic is an adjective that means preventing or inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms, especially in or on living tissue. It can also be a noun that refers to a substance that has this effect.

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AntisepticAntiseptic - Wikipedia

    An antiseptic ( Greek: ἀντί, romanized : anti, lit. 'against' [1] and σηπτικός, sēptikos, 'putrefactive' [2]) is an antimicrobial substance or compound that is applied to living tissue to reduce the possibility of sepsis, infection or putrefaction.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryANTISEPTIC | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    ANTISEPTIC meaning: 1. a chemical used for preventing infection in an injury, especially by killing bacteria: 2…. Learn more.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishANTISEPTIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Antiseptic is a substance that kills germs and harmful bacteria, or a quality of being free from contamination. Learn more about its word forms, pronunciation, origin, and usage in different contexts.

  9. www.dictionary.com › browse › antisepticANTISEPTIC Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. an antiseptic agent. antiseptic. / ˌæntɪˈsɛptɪk / adjective. of, relating to, or effecting antisepsis. entirely free from contamination. informal. lacking spirit or excitement; clinical.