aseptic

adjective
UK: /eɪˈseptɪk/
US: /eɪˈseptɪk/

  1. Free from harmful bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms; sterile.

    1. The room was kept aseptic for the surgery. [ ] [ ]
    2. Aseptic techniques prevent infections during medical procedures in the hospital. [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to or using methods to prevent infection.

    1. The nurse used aseptic wipes before the injection. [ ] [ ]
    2. Maintaining an aseptic environment is crucial for the success of the experiment. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sterile antiseptic clean pure
aseptic noun

  1. A substance or environment free from contamination by harmful microorganisms.

    1. The lab is an aseptic for growing cultures. [ ] [ ]
    2. Maintaining the incubator as a perfect aseptic is important for cell growth. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "aseptic" in English means: Free from harmful bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms; sterile., Relating to or using methods to prevent infection..

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

Synonyms for "aseptic": sterile, antiseptic, clean, pure.

Example usage of "aseptic": "The room was kept aseptic for the surgery.". More examples on the page.