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Quick definitions from WordNet (antiseptic)
▸ noun: a substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissues
▸ adjective: thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms ("Doctors in antiseptic green coats")
▸ adjective: made free from live bacteria or other microorganisms
▸ adjective: freeing from error or corruption ("The antiseptic effect of sturdy criticism")
▸ adjective: (extended sense) of exceptionally clean language ("Lyrics as antiseptic as Sunday School")
▸ adjective: clean and honest ("Antiseptic financial practices")
▸ Also see antiseptics
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▸ noun: a substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissues
▸ adjective: thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms ("Doctors in antiseptic green coats")
▸ adjective: made free from live bacteria or other microorganisms
▸ adjective: freeing from error or corruption ("The antiseptic effect of sturdy criticism")
▸ adjective: (extended sense) of exceptionally clean language ("Lyrics as antiseptic as Sunday School")
▸ adjective: clean and honest ("Antiseptic financial practices")
▸ Also see antiseptics
▸ Word origin
▸ Words similar to antiseptic
▸ Usage examples for antiseptic
▸ Popular adjectives describing antiseptic
▸ Popular nouns described by antiseptic
▸ Words that often appear near antiseptic
▸ Rhymes of antiseptic
▸ Invented words related to antiseptic