Pronunciation: /antɪˈsɛptɪk/
adjective
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1preventing the growth of disease-causing microorganisms: garlic has powerful antiseptic properties his breath smelt of antiseptic mouthwash
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2scrupulously clean or pure, especially so as to be bland or characterless: their squeaky-clean home epitomizes this antiseptic respectability
noun
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an antiseptic compound or preparation: the inappropriate use of antiseptics [mass noun]: come into the house and have some antiseptic put on that wound
