Part of Speech
noun,adjective
Definition
noun
an antiseptic agent
adjective
pertaining to or affecting antisepsis; free from or cleaned of germs and other microorganisms
Origin + Etymology
from Greek ἀντί anti, "against" and σηπτικός sēptikos, "putrefactive"
Synonyms
noun
- germicide
- bactericide
adjective
- hygienic
- sterile
- antibacterial
- antibiotic
- clean
- disinfectant
Antonyms
adjective
- dirty
- polluted
- unsanitary
- contaminated
- unclean
Examples
noun
The antiseptic saved her life.
adjective
The doctor reminded Sasha to cover the burn with an antiseptic dressing.
Usage Over Time
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