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to antisepticize

to antisepticize

1 9.5
To clean a wound or skin with something that kills germs to stop infection
  • verb
  • /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪˌsaɪz/
  • Specialized
translation icon : desinfectar
  • Don't antisepticize that!

Examples

  • Make sure to antisepticize the wound before bandaging it.

  • The nurse will antisepticize the wound to prevent any infection.

  • Before surgery, the nurse will antisepticize the patient's skin to reduce the risk of infection.

  • The laboratory protocol requires staff to antisepticize their hands before handling samples.

  • Veterinarians commonly antisepticize wounds on animals before applying bandages.

  • Before the surgery, the doctor needs to antisepticize the area thoroughly.

  • It's important to antisepticize any cuts immediately to avoid complications.

Synonyms

to sterilize
vsto antisepticize
  • Specialized
29 4.1

To make something like medical tools free of bacteria using heat or chemicals

treat with a germ killing liquid to prevent infection but not remove every microorganism
to disinfect
vsto antisepticize
18 3.7

To clean a surface, wound, or tool with chemicals to kill germs

treat with a germ killing liquid to prevent infection rather than general cleaning
to sanitize
vsto antisepticize
  • US
11 3.7

Make something clean and free from bacteria

treat with a germ killing liquid to prevent infection rather than general cleaning
to hygienize
vsto antisepticize
  • Specialized
7.5

To make something clean and free from germs

treat with a germ killing liquid to prevent infection instead of general cleaning tasks

Antonyms

to contaminate
248 4.9

To make things like water or soil unsafe by adding harmful substances

How Clean

to sterilize
  • Specialized
29 4.1
to antisepticize
  • Specialized
1 9.5
to disinfect
18 3.7
to sanitize
  • US
11 3.7
to clean
∞ 1.0
wash
89 1.0

Surface Forms

antisepticize infinitive
antisepticized past
antisepticized past participle
antisepticizing present participle
antisepticizes third person singular

Morphology

antisepticize = antiseptic (transparent) = anti + septic + ize

The verb is formed transparently by adding '-ize' to 'antiseptic' with the causative sense 'make or treat with antiseptic'.

Etymology

Antisepticize comes from anti- 'against' and septic 'infection', the same idea you see in the word antiseptic. So to antisepticize something is to treat it to stop germs and prevent infection.