ALL meanings of antiseptic
an·ti·sep·tic
A a - variable noun antiseptic Antiseptic is a substance that kills germs and harmful bacteria. 3
- adjective antiseptic Something that is antiseptic kills germs and harmful bacteria. 3
- adjective antiseptic of, relating to, or effecting antisepsis 3
- adjective antiseptic entirely free from contamination 3
- adjective antiseptic lacking spirit or excitement; clinical 3
- noun antiseptic an antiseptic agent or substance 3
- adjective antiseptic preventing infection, decay, etc. by inhibiting the action of microorganisms 3
- adjective antiseptic using antiseptics 3
- adjective antiseptic free from infection or infectious agents; sterile 3
- adjective antiseptic very clean or tidy 3
- adjective antiseptic untouched by life, its problems, emotions, etc. 3
- noun antiseptic any substance that inhibits the action of microorganisms 3
- noun antiseptic An antiseptic is a substance that inhibits the growth and development of harmful microorganisms, such as those that cause disease. 3
- adjective antiseptic pertaining to or affecting antisepsis. 1
- adjective antiseptic free from or cleaned of germs and other microorganisms. 1
- adjective antiseptic exceptionally clean or neat. 1
- adjective antiseptic free of contamination or pollution. 1
- noun antiseptic an antiseptic agent. 1
- noun antiseptic Of, relating to, or denoting substances that prevent the growth of disease-causing microorganisms. 1
- noun antiseptic Any substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. Generally includes only those that are used on living objects (as opposed to disinfectants) and aren't transported by the lymphatic system to destroy bacteria in the body (as opposed to antibiotics). 0
- adjective antiseptic Of, or relating to antisepsis, or the use of antiseptics. 0
- adjective antiseptic Capable of preventing microbial infection. 0
- adjective antiseptic Very clean; aseptic. 0
- adjective antiseptic Free of unpleasantness; sanitized or bowdlerized. 0