antiseptic
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/ˌæntiˈseptɪk/
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/ˌæntiˈseptɪk/
noun
R
A cleaner that kills germs in wounds.
When I got a cut, my mom put antiseptic on it.
adjective
R
Prevents infection by killing germs.
Wearing gloves provides an antiseptic barrier for your hands.
R
Very clean, with no germs.
The kitchen was kept in an antiseptic condition to avoid food poisoning.
translation
A cleaner that kills germs in wounds.
Prevents infection by killing germs.; Very clean, with no germs.
Word Forms
Plural
antiseptics