Antisepsis

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The science and practice of countering microbial infection, as with the use of antiseptics, and the use of aseptic technique. uncountable, usually
  2. 2
    the process of inhibiting the growth and multiplication of microorganisms wordnet
  3. 3
    Any antiseptic agent. archaic, uncountable, usually

    "Pastes made with ordinary wheat flour are very liable to mould and while this tendency may be counteracted by addition of chemical preservatives, there is danger that such antisepses may not be healthful for the print itself."

  4. 4
    (of non-living objects) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms wordnet

Synonyms

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asepsisasepsisdecontaminationfumigationhygienesanitation

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"Pastes made with ordinary wheat flour are very liable to mould and while this tendency may be counteracted by addition of chemical preservatives, there is danger that such antisepses may not be healthful for the print itself."

Etymology

From anti- + sepsis.

Related phrases

aseptic technique

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