Of, or relating to antisepsis, or the use of antiseptics. / (pharmacology) Capable of preventing microbial infection. / Very clean; aseptic. / Free of unpleasantness; prim, sanitized or bowdlerized.

(pharmacology) Any substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. Generally includes only those that are used on living objects (as opposed to disinfectants) and aren't transported by the lymphatic system to destroy bacteria in the body (as opposed to antibiotics).

plural of antiseptic

In an antiseptic manner. / Regarding antisepsis.

Archaic form of antiseptic.

Archaic form of antisepticize.

present participle of antiseptize

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of antiseptize

simple past tense and past participle of antiseptize

(archaic) antisepsis