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antiseptic

/ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/

Translations

antisepticnoun

antiseptics

/ˌæn.tiˈsep.tɪk/

/ˌæn.tiˈsɛp.tɪk/

Common countable noun meaning a substance that inhibits microorganisms.

antiseptiqueProduit médical ou hygiénique.

Before stitching the cut, the doctor washed it with an antiseptic.

Avant de suturer la coupure, le médecin l’a lavée avec un antiseptique.

antisepticadjective

more antiseptic

Comp.

most antiseptic

Super.

/ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/

antiseptiqueSe dit d’une substance ou d’un produit qui empêche le développement des micro-organismes.

The nurse applied an antiseptic cream to the wound to prevent infection.

L’infirmière a appliqué une crème antiseptique sur la plaie pour prévenir l’infection.

Additional translations

aseptiqueSe dit d’un lieu, d’un objet ou d’un style dépourvu de microbes; au figuré, froid, sans chaleur ni vie.

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antisepticnoun

A substance that prevents or inhibits the growth of disease-causing microorganisms.

Before stitching the cut, the doctor washed it with an antiseptic.

antisepticadjective

Relating to or denoting substances that prevent the growth of disease-causing microorganisms.

The nurse applied an antiseptic cream to the wound to prevent infection.

Free from or cleaned of germs and other microorganisms.

The hospital room was kept in an antiseptic condition to ensure patient safety.

Lacking in warmth, emotion, or excitement; sterile or uninteresting.

The office had an antiseptic atmosphere, with its plain white walls and minimal decor.