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antiseptic.

Of or relating to antisepsis or the use of antiseptics.

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/
  1. Of or relating to antisepsis or the use of antiseptics.

  2. Capable of preventing microbial infection.

  3. Very clean; aseptic.

  4. Free of unpleasantness; prim, sanitized or bowdlerized.

  5. Deliberate misspelling of antisemitic.

    Internet · alt-of · deliberate · misspelling
Where this word comes from

From anti- + septic.

noun/ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/
  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).

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From anti- + septic.

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