antiseptic

1 of 2

adjective

an·ti·sep·tic ˌan-tə-ˈsep-tik How to pronounce antiseptic (audio)

: opposing microbial infection

especially : preventing or inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms (such as bacteria) in or on living tissue (such as the skin or mucous membranes)

applied an antiseptic solution to the wound

antiseptic mouthwash

In general, the preparation of the skin with one or more antiseptic agents (e.g, alcohol, iodine tincture, an iodophor, or chlorhexidine gluconate) applied individually or sequentially in a concentric fashion to the venipuncture site should provide that proper satisfactory antisepsis …

Calvin L. Strand et al.

: relating to or characterized by the use of antiseptic substances

antiseptic treatment

: scrupulously clean : aseptic

antiseptic surgical instruments

: extremely neat or orderly

especially : neat to the point of being bare or uninteresting

a spare, antiseptic waiting room

: free from what is held to be contaminating

an antiseptic version of rustic life

: having a cleansing or purifying quality or effect

… the antiseptic effect of sturdy criticism.

New Republic

: coldly impersonal

an antiseptic greeting

: of, relating to, or being warfare conducted with cold precision from a safe distance with few or no casualties on one's side

antiseptic bombings

antiseptically

ˌan-tə-ˈsep-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce antiseptic (audio)

adverb

antiseptic

2 of 2

noun

plural antiseptics

: an antiseptic substance : a substance (such as isopropyl alcohol or chlorhexidine) that destroys or inhibits the growth or action of microorganisms (such as bacteria) especially in or on living tissue (such as the skin or mucous membranes)

clean the wound with an antiseptic

Example Sentences

Adjective known for keeping a strenuously antiseptic kitchen, the floor of which does indeed seem fit for eating off of for such an expensive, elegant Sunday brunch, one would expect the attendants at the buffet tables to be professionally attired in starched, antiseptic white jackets Noun Clean the affected area with an antiseptic. He applied antiseptic to the wound.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Social critics often sting but just as often lack real antiseptic power.

Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2022 But these antiseptic environments — figuratively and literally — that were necessary for the NCAA to hold this particular tournament just don’t have the same intensity.

Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2021 Apply a thin layer of an antiseptic ointment, such as bacitracin, under the dressing.

Paul Auerbach, Outside Online, 9 Apr. 2012 Except the unfettered devotion in the latter is replaced by swooping strings and a gushy chorus that merely offer an antiseptic veneer.

Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 17 June 2022 Abundant in antioxidants, antiseptic compounds, and aromatherapeutic benefits, the raw ingredients deliver exhilarating freshness that lasts.

Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 June 2022 Using the Freedom of Information Act, The New York Times has obtained from the National Archives less antiseptic photographs of the first prisoners who were brought from Afghanistan to the wartime prison in Cuba.

New York Times, 12 June 2022 The following month, he was splashed with an antiseptic green dye, damaging his vision in one eye.

Paul Leblanc, CNN, 22 Apr. 2022 Every month, concerned parents pack the school district’s ruthlessly antiseptic boardroom for the local school board meeting.

Laura Jedeed, The New Republic, 31 May 2022

Noun

DeGroodt used calamine lotion on his lesions and Bactine as a pain-relieving antiseptic.

Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic, 31 Aug. 2022 Coconut oil is a natural antiseptic and moisturizer.

Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 May 2022 This unique and vintage-feeling 3.5 oz block is almost like soap, but is made from 100% potassium alum, a material that provides natural antiseptic and astringent properties that stop bleeding, close pores, and tone skin.

The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 May 2022 Online and brick-and-mortar grocery stores have sold out of fresh food, kitchen staples and other basics like masks and antiseptic.

Time, 25 Apr. 2022 If you’ve been bitten, simply clean the wound with soap and water, and if available, apply a mild antiseptic such as rubbing alcohol to disinfect the bite wound.

Andres Picon, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Apr. 2022 The right side of her face was scabbed and covered in green antiseptic, her body peppered with shrapnel.

Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2022 Kendrick and Eldering’s vaccine consisted of whole-cell Bordetella bacteria killed with a common antiseptic, purified, sterilized and suspended in a saline solution.

Richard Conniff, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Feb. 2022 Hydrogen peroxide has been used as an antiseptic since the 1920s.

Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

borrowed from New Latin antisepticus, from anti- anti- + Latin sēpticus "putrefactive, septic"

Note: New Latin antisepticus is first found in the writing of the Dutch physician Herman Boerhaave (1668-1738), e.g., Libellus de materie medica et remediorum formulis (Leiden, 1719), and may have been coined by him.

Noun

borrowed from New Latin antiseptica, antisepticum, noun derivatives of antisepticus antiseptic entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1639, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1745, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

antiseptic 1 of 2

adjective

an·ti·sep·tic ˌant-ə-ˈsep-tik How to pronounce antiseptic (audio)

: opposing microbial infection

especially : preventing or inhibiting the growth and action of microorganisms in or on living tissue (as the skin or mucous membranes)

an antiseptic oral rinse

topical antiseptic solutions for wounds

In general, the preparation of the skin with one or more antiseptic agents (eg, alcohol, iodine tincture, an iodophor, or chlorhexidine gluconate) applied individually or sequentially in a concentric fashion to the venipuncture site should provide that proper satisfactory antisepsis …

Calvin L. Strand et al.

: relating to or characterized by the use of antiseptic substances

antiseptic treatment

: free of living microorganisms : scrupulously clean : aseptic

antiseptic surgical instruments

antiseptic

2 of 2

noun

: an antiseptic substance : a substance (as hydrogen peroxide, isopropyl alcohol, or chlorhexidine) that destroys or inhibits the growth or action of microorganisms (as bacteria) especially in or on living tissue (as the skin or mucous membranes)

单词	antiseptic
释义	antiseptic 1 of 2 adjective an·ti·sep·tic ˌan-tə-ˈsep-tik 1 a : opposing microbial infection especially : preventing or inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms (such as bacteria) in or on living tissue (such as the skin or mucous membranes) applied an antiseptic solution to the wound antiseptic mouthwash In general, the preparation of the skin with one or more antiseptic agents (e.g, alcohol, iodine tincture, an iodophor, or chlorhexidine gluconate) applied individually or sequentially in a concentric fashion to the venipuncture site should provide that proper satisfactory antisepsis … Calvin L. Strand et al. b : relating to or characterized by the use of antiseptic substances antiseptic treatment 2 a : scrupulously clean : aseptic antiseptic surgical instruments b : extremely neat or orderly especially : neat to the point of being bare or uninteresting a spare, antiseptic waiting room c : free from what is held to be contaminating an antiseptic version of rustic life d : having a cleansing or purifying quality or effect … the antiseptic effect of sturdy criticism. New Republic 3 a : coldly impersonal an antiseptic greeting b : of, relating to, or being warfare conducted with cold precision from a safe distance with few or no casualties on one's side antiseptic bombings antiseptically ˌan-tə-ˈsep-ti-k(ə-)lē adverb antiseptic 2 of 2 noun plural antiseptics : an antiseptic substance : a substance (such as isopropyl alcohol or chlorhexidine) that destroys or inhibits the growth or action of microorganisms (such as bacteria) especially in or on living tissue (such as the skin or mucous membranes) clean the wound with an antiseptic Synonyms Adjective bandbox crisp groomed kempt neat orderly picked up prim shipshape smug snug tidied tidy trig trim uncluttered well-groomed See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective known for keeping a strenuously antiseptic kitchen, the floor of which does indeed seem fit for eating off of for such an expensive, elegant Sunday brunch, one would expect the attendants at the buffet tables to be professionally attired in starched, antiseptic white jackets Noun Clean the affected area with an antiseptic. He applied antiseptic to the wound. Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Social critics often sting but just as often lack real antiseptic power. Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2022 But these antiseptic environments — figuratively and literally — that were necessary for the NCAA to hold this particular tournament just don’t have the same intensity. Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2021 Apply a thin layer of an antiseptic ointment, such as bacitracin, under the dressing. Paul Auerbach, Outside Online, 9 Apr. 2012 Except the unfettered devotion in the latter is replaced by swooping strings and a gushy chorus that merely offer an antiseptic veneer. Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 17 June 2022 Abundant in antioxidants, antiseptic compounds, and aromatherapeutic benefits, the raw ingredients deliver exhilarating freshness that lasts. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 June 2022 Using the Freedom of Information Act, The New York Times has obtained from the National Archives less antiseptic photographs of the first prisoners who were brought from Afghanistan to the wartime prison in Cuba. New York Times, 12 June 2022 The following month, he was splashed with an antiseptic green dye, damaging his vision in one eye. Paul Leblanc, CNN, 22 Apr. 2022 Every month, concerned parents pack the school district’s ruthlessly antiseptic boardroom for the local school board meeting. Laura Jedeed, The New Republic, 31 May 2022 Noun DeGroodt used calamine lotion on his lesions and Bactine as a pain-relieving antiseptic. Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic, 31 Aug. 2022 Coconut oil is a natural antiseptic and moisturizer. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 May 2022 This unique and vintage-feeling 3.5 oz block is almost like soap, but is made from 100% potassium alum, a material that provides natural antiseptic and astringent properties that stop bleeding, close pores, and tone skin. The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 May 2022 Online and brick-and-mortar grocery stores have sold out of fresh food, kitchen staples and other basics like masks and antiseptic. Time, 25 Apr. 2022 If you’ve been bitten, simply clean the wound with soap and water, and if available, apply a mild antiseptic such as rubbing alcohol to disinfect the bite wound. Andres Picon, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Apr. 2022 The right side of her face was scabbed and covered in green antiseptic, her body peppered with shrapnel. Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2022 Kendrick and Eldering’s vaccine consisted of whole-cell Bordetella bacteria killed with a common antiseptic, purified, sterilized and suspended in a saline solution. Richard Conniff, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Feb. 2022 Hydrogen peroxide has been used as an antiseptic since the 1920s. Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective borrowed from New Latin antisepticus, from anti- anti- + Latin sēpticus "putrefactive, septic" Note: New Latin antisepticus is first found in the writing of the Dutch physician Herman Boerhaave (1668-1738), e.g., Libellus de materie medica et remediorum formulis (Leiden, 1719), and may have been coined by him. Noun borrowed from New Latin antiseptica, antisepticum, noun derivatives of antisepticus antiseptic entry 1 First Known Use Adjective 1639, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Noun 1745, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition antiseptic 1 of 2 adjective an·ti·sep·tic ˌan-tə-ˈsep-tik : killing or preventing the growth or action of germs that cause decay or sickness Iodine is antiseptic. antiseptic 2 of 2 noun : a substance that helps stop the growth or action of germs Medical Definition antiseptic 1 of 2 adjective an·ti·sep·tic ˌant-ə-ˈsep-tik 1 : opposing microbial infection especially : preventing or inhibiting the growth and action of microorganisms in or on living tissue (as the skin or mucous membranes) an antiseptic oral rinse topical antiseptic solutions for wounds In general, the preparation of the skin with one or more antiseptic agents (eg, alcohol, iodine tincture, an iodophor, or chlorhexidine gluconate) applied individually or sequentially in a concentric fashion to the venipuncture site should provide that proper satisfactory antisepsis … Calvin L. Strand et al. 2 : relating to or characterized by the use of antiseptic substances antiseptic treatment 3 : free of living microorganisms : scrupulously clean : aseptic antiseptic surgical instruments antiseptic 2 of 2 noun : an antiseptic substance : a substance (as hydrogen peroxide, isopropyl alcohol, or chlorhexidine) that destroys or inhibits the growth or action of microorganisms (as bacteria) especially in or on living tissue (as the skin or mucous membranes) antiseptic 1 of 2 adjective 1 as in tidy being clean and in good order known for keeping a strenuously antiseptic kitchen, the floor of which does indeed seem fit for eating off of Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance tidy tidied neat trim uncluttered kempt orderly prim immaculate smug crisp groomed picked up shipshape well-groomed snug bandbox organized sleek spruce spiffy trig spotless streamlined spic-and-span natty dapper spick-and-span taut saucy systematic rakish smart straight Antonyms & Near Antonyms untidy messy slovenly shabby unkempt seedy slipshod dirty scruffy disheveled filthy sloppy disordered sordid disorderly dishevelled squalid mussy nasty foul sloven mussed rumpled dowdy frowzy unsystematic tumbled disorganized frowsy tousled See More 2 as in immaculate free from dirt or stain for such an expensive, elegant Sunday brunch, one would expect the attendants at the buffet tables to be professionally attired in starched, antiseptic white jackets Synonyms & Similar Words immaculate pristine clean sterile stainless milky sanitary spotless unsullied unsoiled pure spic-and-span spick-and-span squeaky-clean unstained chaste shiny hygienic sparkling unpolluted snowy white wholesome germfree cleansed bleached purified fair untainted bright scrubbed washed flawless cleanly undefiled unblemished whitened taintless abluted Antonyms & Near Antonyms unclean filthy dirty stained soiled grubby grimy dingy foul greasy muddy unwashed spotted polluted sullied mucky unsterilized smirched uncleaned besmirched tainted blackened unsterile discolored germy defiled See More 3 as in icy lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling an antiseptic assessment of the chances of survival for the ailing patient Synonyms & Similar Words icy cold chilly frigid cool arctic reserved detached chill glacial unfriendly gelid brittle clammy frosty frozen unsympathetic bloodless hard-eyed wintry cold-eyed coldish pitiless uncordial wintery soulless unemotional uncaring cold-blooded dispassionate unfeeling heartless coldhearted undemonstrative impersonal aloof indifferent unresponsive standoffish apathetic unenthusiastic uninterested offish kindless antisocial unsocial hard-hearted unsociable Antonyms & Near Antonyms warm sympathetic cordial friendly genial compassionate kind emotional happy hearty expressive warmhearted warm-blooded demonstrative kindhearted enthusiastic eager passionate See More antiseptic 2 of 2 noun as in antibiotic Synonyms & Similar Words antibiotic medicinal medicine serum pharmaceutical drug remedy botanical medication physic medicament panacea tonic cure nostrum cordial cure-all specific prescription prescription drug ointment patent medicine salve liniment potion lotion injection poultice capsule tablet wonder drug pill miracle drug cap potion embrocation shot
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