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antiseptic
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antiseptic
(noun)
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antiseptic
/ˌæntə
ˈ
sɛptɪk/
noun
plural
antiseptics
antiseptic
/ˌæntə
ˈ
sɛptɪk/
noun
plural
antiseptics
Learner's definition of ANTISEPTIC
:
a substance that prevents infection in a wound by killing bacteria
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Clean the affected area with an
antiseptic
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He applied
antiseptic
to the wound.
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— antiseptic
adjective
antiseptic
cream/lotion/soap
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