antiseptic

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Learn the meaning of antiseptic with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

antiseptic

(noun)

Meaning

substance that stops germs and infection

Example

"She used an antiseptic on her cut to keep it clean."

Synonyms

disinfectantsteriliser

Antonyms

contaminant

More about this word

Word origin
From Greek anti, meaning against, and septikos, meaning putrefying.
Related word forms
  • adjective: antiseptic