noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state of being free from sepsis. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   the process of inhibiting the growth and multiplication of microorganisms wordnet
3. 3
   The process of removing pathogenic organisms or protecting against such organisms. uncountable, usually
4. 4
   (of non-living objects) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

antisepsisantisepsiscleanlinessdaintinesspuritysterileness

Etymology

From a- + sepsis.

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