antiseptic

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/

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Adjective

Positive antiseptic

Comparative more antiseptic

Superlative most antiseptic

1. If something is antiseptic, it kills bacteria, viruses, etc.

   It contains alcohol, which has antiseptic properties.

2. If something is antiseptic, it is free of bacteria, viruses, etc.

   They were put in a separate, antiseptic room.

Noun

Singular antiseptic

Plural antiseptics

1. (countable & uncountable) An antiseptic is a substance you put on broken skin, which kills bacteria, viruses, etc.

   Apply antiseptic to guard against infection.