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   antiseptic

   /ˌantɪˈsɛptɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. preventing the growth of disease-causing microorganisms: "garlic has powerful antiseptic properties" Similar disinfectantgermicidalbactericidalmedicatedsterileasepticgerm-freeuncontaminatedunpolluteddisinfectedsanitizedOpposite dirtycontaminated
   • 2. scrupulously clean or pure, especially so as to be bland or characterless: "their squeaky-clean home epitomizes this antiseptic respectability" Similar characterlesscolourlesssoullessblandnondescriptuninspiringclinicalinstitutionalOpposite colourful

   noun

   • 1. an antiseptic compound or preparation: "the inappropriate use of antiseptics"

   Derivatives

   • 1. antiseptically adverb

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