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an·ti·sep·tic
 antiseptic
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- pronunciation:
- aen
tih
sep
tihk
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
cleansed of harmful microorganisms.
The operating room must be antiseptic.- synonyms:
- aseptic, clean, sterile, sterilized
- antonyms:
- contaminated, septic
- similar words:
- sanitary, uncontaminated, unpolluted
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| definition 2: |
having the ability to kill harmful microorganisms.
You should apply an antiseptic ointment.- synonyms:
- bactericidal, disinfectant, germicidal
- similar words:
- aseptic
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| definition 3: |
exceedingly clean and orderly.
Our new office is antiseptic; our old office had some charm even if it was disorganized.- similar words:
- barren, characterless, immaculate, spotless, uncontaminated
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| related words: |
pure |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a substance or drug with the ability to kill microorganisms that cause disease or decay.
The doctor will put an antiseptic on that wound.- synonyms:
- bactericide, disinfectant, germicide
- similar words:
- purifier, wash
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| derivation: |
antiseptically (adv.) |
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