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Dictionary definition for: Antiseptic
1. (n) a substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissues
2. (a) thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms; "doctors in antiseptic green coats" "the antiseptic effect of alcohol" "it is said that marjoram has antiseptic qualities"
3. (s) clean and honest; "antiseptic financial practices"
4. (s) freeing from error or corruption; "the antiseptic effect of sturdy criticism"
5. (s) made free from live bacteria or other microorganisms; "sterilized instruments"
6. (s) (extended sense) of exceptionally clean language; "lyrics as antiseptic as Sunday School"
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