Main Entry: ¹an·ti·sep·tic

Pronunciation: \ˌant-ə-ˈsep-tik\

Function: adjective

1 a : opposing sepsis, putrefaction, or decay ; especially : preventing or arresting the growth of microorganisms (as on living tissue) b : acting or protecting like an antiseptic
2 : relating to or characterized by the use of antiseptics
3 : free of living microorganisms : scrupulously clean : aseptic

—an·ti·sep·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb