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antiseptic

an·ti·sep·tic [ ànti séptik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. controlling infection: reducing or preventing infection, especially by the elimination or reduction of the growth of microorganisms that cause disease or decay

2. dull: unexciting and unimaginative

3. uncontentious: not contentious, controversial, or offensive in any way



noun 
Definition:
 
agent for controlling infection: an agent that reduces or prevents infection, especially by eliminating or reducing the growth of microorganisms that cause disease or decay


an·ti·sep·ti·cal·ly adverb
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