antiseptic
English
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/
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Adjective
antiseptic (comparative more antiseptic, superlative most antiseptic)
- 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.
- 2001, John Allen, A Touch of Uncertainty:
- Forget all those Christmas cards with their ideal scenarios and antiseptic smiles. Stables are filthy and they stink […]
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Derived terms
- antiseptic wipe
Translations
of or relating to antisepsis
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capable of preventing microbial infection
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very clean; aseptic
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sanitized or bowdlerized
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Noun
antiseptic (plural antiseptics)
- (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).
Derived terms
Translations
substance that inhibits the growth of microorganisms
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See also
Romanian
Etymology
From French antiseptique.
Declension
Declension of antiseptic
| singular | plural | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| indefinite articulation | definite articulation | indefinite articulation | definite articulation | |
| nominative/accusative | (un) antiseptic | antisepticul | (niște) antiseptici | antisepticile |
| genitive/dative | (unui) antiseptic | antisepticului | (unor) antiseptici | antisepticilor |
| vocative | antisepticule | antisepticilor | ||
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