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antiseptic
01
preventing the growth of harmful microorganisms
Examples
She applied antiseptic cream to the cut to prevent infection.
Antiseptic wipes are commonly used in hospitals to sanitize equipment.
02
free from deceit or corruption
Examples
His antiseptic reputation made him a trusted public figure.
The report was written in an antiseptic tone, avoiding bias or exaggeration.
03
free from offensive, vulgar, or inappropriate content
Examples
The film was edited to make it antiseptic for a younger audience.
His antiseptic writing style avoided any controversial expressions.
04
having a quality that removes error, corruption, or harmful influence
Examples
The editorial offered an antiseptic critique of the policy.
His antiseptic approach to reform removed many outdated practices.
Antiseptic
01
a substance that prevents infection when applied to a wound, especially by killing bacteria
Examples
She cleaned the cut with antiseptic before applying a bandage to prevent infection.
The nurse used antiseptic to sterilize the surgical instruments before the operation.
Lexical Tree
antiseptic
septic
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