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Word: antiseptic
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Meaning:
Adjective:
- Capable of preventing microbial infection.
- Free of unpleasantness; sanitized or bowdlerized.
- Of, or relating to antisepsis, or the use of antiseptics.
- Very clean; aseptic.
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Noun:
- 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'').
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