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antiseptic

an·ti·sep·tic

UK/ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/ US/ˌæntʌˈsɛptɪk/ uncommon
adjective (5) noun (1)

adjective

1.

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”
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2.

clean and honest

  • “antiseptic financial practices”
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3.

freeing from error or corruption

  • “the antiseptic effect of sturdy criticism”
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4.

made free from live bacteria or other microorganisms

  • “sterilized instruments”
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5.

(extended sense) of exceptionally clean language

  • “lyrics as antiseptic as Sunday School”
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noun

1.

a substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissues

Origin

From anti- + septic.

Phrases

  • antiseptic wipe

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