antiseptic
adjective
[ antɪˈsɛptɪk ]
• preventing the growth of disease-causing microorganisms.
• "garlic has powerful antiseptic properties"
Similar:
disinfectant,
germicidal,
bactericidal,
medicated,
sterile,
aseptic,
germ-free,
uncontaminated,
unpolluted,
disinfected,
sanitized,
• scrupulously clean or pure, especially so as to be bland or characterless.
• "their squeaky-clean home epitomizes this antiseptic respectability"
antiseptic
noun
• an antiseptic compound or preparation.
• "the inappropriate use of antiseptics"
