antiseptizev.
/ˌantɪˈsɛptʌɪz/, U.S. /ˌæn(t)əˈsɛpˌtaɪz/ Now rare.
transitive. To treat with an antiseptic agent; to disinfect.
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the world > health and disease > healing > medical treatment > treatments removing or dispersing matter > remove or disperse [verb (transitive)] > rinse with douche, antiseptic, etc.
wash1538
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the world > physical sensation > cleanness and dirtiness > freedom from impurities > removal of impurities > disinfecting > disinfect [verb (transitive)]
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season1722
sanitize1836
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1878 Brit. Med. Jrnl. 30 Mar. 450/2 I simply desire to point out the advantages of a general and systematic use of constantly moist antiseptic sponges in checking and preventing hæmorrhage, in adjusting, uniting, cleaning, draining, antiseptising, and protecting wounds.
1910 Contemp. Rev. Mar. 402 The bottle and its contents must be antiseptized at a heat of 123 degs. centigrade.
1966 Amer. Assoc. Industr. Nurses Jrnl. Apr. 44/3 (advt.) Green Label Antiseptic Hand Cleaner ‘Antiseptizes’ and conditions hands as it cleans.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2020; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
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