antiseptic

noun
UK: /ˌæntiˈseptɪk/
US: /ˌæntiˈseptɪk/

  1. A substance that prevents infection by killing bacteria on skin or other surfaces.

    1. She cleaned the cut with antiseptic. [ ] [ ]
    2. The hospital uses antiseptic regularly to prevent the spread of infections throughout the ward. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

disinfectant sterilizer
antiseptic adjective

  1. Relating to or containing substances that prevent infection.

    1. Use an antiseptic cream on the wound. [ ] [ ]
    2. The antiseptic wipes are essential for keeping hands clean when soap and water aren't available. [ ] [ ]
antiseptic transitive-verb

  1. To clean something with a substance that kills bacteria and prevents infection.

    1. Antiseptic the wound before applying a bandage. [ ] [ ]
    2. The nurse will antiseptic the area before giving you the injection to reduce risks. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "antiseptic" is /ˌæntiˈseptɪk/ in British English and /ˌæntiˈseptɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "antiseptic": disinfectant, sterilizer.

Example usage of "antiseptic": "She cleaned the cut with antiseptic.". More examples on the page.