Definition & Meaning of "antiseptic"

antiseptic

having anti-infection properties

clean and honest

devoid of objectionable language

freeing from error or corruption

Antiseptic

a substance that prevents infection when applied to a wound, especially by killing bacteria

Example

He gargled with an antiseptic solution when he had a sore throat.

She applied antiseptic to her baby's umbilical stump to prevent infection.

Mom taught me how to irrigate a small cut with antiseptic solution.

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