adj, noun ·Moderate ·High school level
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"Wiping down surfaces with antiseptic, avoiding handshakes, and foregoing the kiss on the cheeks popular in Europe, are suggestions from world health bodies in response to the new virus."
"This judicious representation of brutality, domestic violence and struggle empowers women trying to break the shame and fear propagated by the antiseptic whitewashing of conventional media."
"Yes it always trys to stop conversations by saying they are "antiseptic". Thats why it may be too late because whatever they say is antiseptic is programmed into ai. Palantir will be able to identify people who are antiseptic and the downfall will happen for them."
"Wash his wound with this antiseptic."
Any substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. Generally includes only those that are used on living objects (as opposed to disinfectants) and aren't transported by the lymphatic system to destroy bacteria in the body (as opposed to antibiotics).
Common synonyms include: acaricide, alcohol, anthelmintic, antibiotic, antimicrobial, argyrol.
Wash his wound with this antiseptic.
Pronounced /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/.
From anti- + septic.