antiseptic
IPA: æntʌsˈɛptɪk
noun
- (pharmacology) 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).
adjective
- Of, or relating to antisepsis, or the use of antiseptics.
- (pharmacology) Capable of preventing microbial infection.
- Very clean; aseptic.
- Free of unpleasantness; prim, sanitized or bowdlerized.
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Examples of "antiseptic" in Sentences
- It is a brand of antiseptic mouthwash.
- The bark of the tree acts as an antiseptic.
- Listerine is a brand of antiseptic mouthwash.
- Powerful is similarly antiseptic and deodorant.
- Is the internet becoming as antiseptic as television
- It is also a component of the household antiseptic Savlon.
- Antiseptics are sometimes added to the fluid to kill bacteria.
- It relieves the itching and seems to have an antiseptic effect.
- In the past, the gauze was treated with iodoform as an antiseptic.
- Antibiotic resistance has no effect on the effectiveness of antiseptics.
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