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Webster 1913 Edition


Antiseptic

Anˊti-sep′tic

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Noun.
a substance which kills or retards the growth of microorganisms, especially when used for protection against infection; a substance which prevents or retards putrefaction, or destroys, or protects from, putrefactive organisms; as, carbolic acid, alcohol, cinchona, and many other agents sold commercially.

Webster 1828 Edition


Antiseptic

ANTISEP'TIC

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Adj.
[Gr. putrid, from to putrify.]
Opposing or counteracting putrefaction.

ANTISEP'TIC

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Noun.
A medicine which resists or corrects putrefaction, as acids, stimulants, saline substances, astringents, &c.

Definition 2024


antiseptic

antiseptic

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Adjective

antiseptic (comparative more antiseptic, superlative most antiseptic)

  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; sanitized or bowdlerized.
    • 2001, John Allen, A Touch of Uncertainty
      Forget all those Christmas cards with their ideal scenarios and antiseptic smiles. Stables are filthy and they stink []

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Noun

antiseptic (plural antiseptics)

  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).

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