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antiseptic
a substance that prevents infection on living tissue
In more detail
1. (adjective) able to kill germs and prevent infection
2. (adjective) very clean and lacking warmth or personality
3. (noun) a substance that kills germs and prevents infection
Examples
- 1. The nurse cleaned the wound with antiseptic solution.
- 2. The office had an antiseptic, cold atmosphere with no decorations.
- 3. Apply an antiseptic to the cut before bandaging it.
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