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an·ti·sep·tic
 antiseptic
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- pronunciation:
- aen
tih
sep
tihk
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noun |
| definition: |
a substance or drug that kills germs that cause disease or decay.
The doctor put an antiseptic on the wound.- synonyms:
- disinfectant
- similar words:
- purifier, wash
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| derivation: |
antiseptically (adv.) |
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