antiseptic

¹an·ti·sep·tic

adj \ˌant-ə-ˈsep-tik\

Definition of ANTISEPTIC

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