English Dictionary

antiseptic

/ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/

adj

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.

This antiseptic solution is effective against bacteria.

意味（1）

Of, or relating to antisepsis, or the use of antiseptics.

意味（2）

(pharmacology) Capable of preventing microbial infection.

意味（3）

Very clean; aseptic.

意味（4）

Free of unpleasantness; prim, sanitized or bowdlerized.

Forget all those Christmas cards with their ideal scenarios and antiseptic smiles. Stables are filthy and they stink[…]