antiseptic
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3.7
- noun
- /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/
- Specialized
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antiséptico
- So I've got some plasters, some waterproof ones, some fabric ones and some antiseptic cleansing wipes.
We moved on from oh, a full medication, the OR gel, oral antiseptic reliever tooth.
- We moved on from oh, a full medication, the OR gel, oral antiseptic reliever tooth.
Examples
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The addition of an antiseptic such as ethyl alcohol helps prevent itchiness and also serves as a drying agent.
Academic text (2006) -
Chlorhexidine, which is an antiseptic that is effective against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, disrupts cell membranes.
Academic text (2018) -
Did you put some antiseptic on that?
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You got some antiseptic in your pack?
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But I had best prescribe a bit of antiseptic.
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He takes the back of her calf in one hand and applies the antiseptic to her knee with the other.
Fiction book (1999) -
If there is any question regarding the source of infection, then the patient probably does not have a severe bacterial infection, and an antiseptic may be appropriate.
Academic text (2006) -
The captain groaned as Austin applied antiseptic to the bloodied scalp.
Fiction book (1999) -
Honey is incredibly healing because it contains compounds that create hydrogen peroxide that is an antiseptic that disinfects wounds.
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After cleaning the wound, it's important to apply a antiseptic to prevent infection.
Synonyms
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2.6
A product that kills germs on hands and surfaces
A substance that kills or stops the growth of germs that cause disease
Antonyms
- Specialized
50
5.7
A tiny germ like a virus or a bacterium that causes disease in people and animals
- Specialized
5
4.2
A tiny living thing like a virus or bacterium that can make people and animals sick
How Antiseptic
Surface Forms
Morphology
antiseptic = antiseptic (transparent) = anti + septic
The noun is a straightforward conversion of the adjective 'antiseptic' to mean a substance with that property.
Etymology
Antiseptic comes from anti- 'against' and septic 'rot' or 'infection'. So an antiseptic is a substance that fights germs and stops infection on cuts or skin.