English Explanatory Dictionary

antiseptic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or relating to antisepsis or the use of antiseptics.
  2. Capable of preventing microbial infection.
  3. Very clean; aseptic.
  4. Free of unpleasantness; prim, sanitized or bowdlerized.
  5. Deliberate misspelling of antisemitic.
noun
  1. 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).

Pronunciation

/ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/ En-us-antiseptic.oga

Word forms

antiseptic more antiseptic most antiseptic antiseptics

Etymology

From anti- + septic.

Related words

antibacterial antibiotic

Derived words

antiseptically antisepticise antisepticism antisepticist antisepticize antiseptic wipe preantiseptic antisepticky hand antiseptic
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