antiseptic — preventing the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: preventing the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌæntɪˈseptɪk/
Korean meaning: 질병을 일으키는 미생물의 성장을 막는, 방부제의
Korean pronunciation: 앤티**셉**틱
Example Sentences
- The surgeon's hands were scrubbed with antiseptic before the operation.
- My grandmother's house is so clean it feels like an antiseptic hospital ward.
- The antiseptic smell in the dentist's office always makes me nervous.
antiseptic
ADJECTIVE//ˌæntɪˈseptɪk//
preventing the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
Nurse applies antiseptic solution to clean the patient's wound
The skeptic treats septic wounds with antiseptic!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'anti-' (against) combined with 'septikos' (putrefying), derived from 'sepsis' (decay or putrefaction). The term was formed in the 19th century to describe substances that prevent bacterial infection.
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📝Examples
“The surgeon's hands were scrubbed with antiseptic before the operation.”
“My grandmother's house is so clean it feels like an antiseptic hospital ward.”
“The antiseptic smell in the dentist's office always makes me nervous.”
“She carried antiseptic wipes everywhere like they were her lucky charms.”
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