Antiseptic
Word | ANTISEPTIC |
Character | 10 |
Hyphenation | an ti sep tic |
Pronunciations | N/A |
Definitions and meanings of "Antiseptic"
What do we mean by antiseptic?
Capable of preventing infection by inhibiting the growth of infectious agents. adjective
Devoid of infectious agents. adjective
Of or associated with the use of antiseptics. adjective
Devoid of enlivening or enriching qualities. adjective
Free of disturbing or unpleasant features; sanitized. adjective
A substance that prevents infection by inhibiting the growth of infectious agents. noun
Pertaining to antisepsis; inimical to the growth and activity of the micro-organisms of disease, putrefaction, or fermentation.
Anything which destroys the microorganisms of disease, putrefaction, or fermentation, or which restricts their growth and multiplication. noun
A substance which kills or retards the growth of microorganisms, especially when used for protection against infection; a substance which prevents or retards putrefaction, or destroys, or protects from, putrefactive organisms; as, carbolic acid, alcohol, cinchona, and many other agents sold commercially. noun
Counteracting or preventing putrefaction, or a putrescent tendency in the system; antiputrefactive. adjective
That system of surgical practice which insists upon a systematic use of antiseptics in the performance of operations and the dressing of wounds. adjective
Of, or relating to antisepsis, or the use of antiseptics. adjective
Capable of preventing microbial infection. adjective
Very clean; aseptic. adjective
Free of unpleasantness; sanitized or bowdlerized. adjective
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). noun
Thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms adjective
Devoid of objectionable language adjective
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).
Synonyms and Antonyms for Antiseptic
- Synonyms for antiseptic
- Mercurochrome Synonyms
- Antiputrefactive Synonyms
- Salol Synonyms
- Argyrol Synonyms
- Aseptic Synonyms
- Antonyms for antiseptic
- Septic Antonyms
The word "antiseptic" in example sentences
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