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antiseptic

[ həˈloʊ ]
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Antiseptic is a substance that kills germs and prevents infection. It is used to clean wounds and cuts to stop bacteria from entering the body and causing illness.

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"antiseptic" as noun

1 - 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).

"antiseptic" as adjective

1 - Of, or relating to antisepsis, or the use of antiseptics.

2 - (pharmaceutical effect) Capable of preventing microbial infection.

3 - Very clean; aseptic.

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Synonyms
1 - sterilant
2 - disinfectant
3 - hygienic
4 - sanitizing
5 - sterilizing
6 - purifying
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Antonyms
1 - contaminant
2 - pollution
3 - contamination
4 - pollution
5 - contaminant
6 - pollution
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Examples in Context

1 - She winced at the numbing sting of the antiseptic on her wound.

1 - Hizo una mueca por el ardor paralizante del antiséptico en su herida.

2 - After applying antiseptic , I padded the area with cotton wool.

2 - Después de aplicar el antiséptico , cubrí el área con algodón.

3 - Kino is used in some cultures for its antiseptic qualities.

3 - El kino se usa en algunas culturas por sus cualidades antisépticas .

4 - The recipe called for tea tree oil to enhance its antiseptic effects.

4 - La receta pedía aceite de melaleuca para potenciar sus efectos antisépticos .

5 - She plans to plaster the small cut with antiseptic before going out.

5 - Planea cubrir el pequeño corte con antiséptico antes de salir.

6 - After the accident, he went to the medicine cabinet for band-aids and antiseptic .

6 - Después del accidente, fue al botiquín para buscar curitas y antiséptico .

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