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antiseptic

noun, adjective

/ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/

Meaning

A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms; clean and free from germs.

The nurse applied an antiseptic to the wound.

antiseptic environment

disinfectant, germicide, sanitizer, cleanser, sterilizer

infected, contaminated, dirty

antiseptic cream, antiseptic solution, apply antiseptic, antiseptic wipe

A person's relatives or family; similar in nature or character.

A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure; showing a tendency to expect defeat.

one of two equal parts of something

A person who has committed a crime; relating to crime

a period of sixty seconds; extremely small or detailed

a shiny gray-white metal, often used for coins, jewelry, and decoration