antiseptic

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[ˌantɪˈsɛptɪk], (Adjective)

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- preventing the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
(e.g: garlic has powerful antiseptic properties)

- scrupulously clean or pure, especially so as to be bland or characterless
(e.g: their squeaky-clean home epitomizes this antiseptic respectability)


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[ˌantɪˈsɛptɪk], (Noun)

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- an antiseptic compound or preparation
(e.g: the inappropriate use of antiseptics)


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