antiseptic
nouns
a substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissues
is a type of (narrower)
(medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
adjectives
thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms
"doctors in antiseptic green coats"; "the antiseptic effect of alcohol"; "it is said that marjoram has antiseptic qualities"
is derived from
antonym
is similar to
free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms
"a sterile operating area"; "aseptic surgical instruments"; "aseptic surgical techniques"
is similar to
preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms
see also
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
"children with clean shining faces"; "clean white shirts"; "clean dishes"; "a spotlessly clean house"; "cats are clean animals"
see also
conducive to good health of body or mind
"a healthful climate"; "a healthful environment"; "healthful nutrition"; "healthful sleep"; "Dickens's relatively healthful exuberance"
clean and honest
"antiseptic financial practices"
is similar to
free of corruption or immorality
"a policeman who was incorrupt and incorruptible"
freeing from error or corruption
"the antiseptic effect of sturdy criticism"
devoid of objectionable language
"lyrics as antiseptic as Sunday School"
is similar to
(of behavior or especially language) free from objectionable elements; fit for all observers
"good clean fun"; "a clean joke"
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