antiseptically


an·ti·sep·tic

A0349300 (ăn′tĭ-sĕp′tĭk)adj.1. a. Capable of preventing infection by inhibiting the growth of infectious agents.b. Devoid of infectious agents; aseptic.c. Of or associated with the use of antiseptics.2. a. Devoid of enlivening or enriching qualities: "This is ... not at all lighthearted or amiable music. In fact, the tone is unremittingly sober and antiseptic" (Donal Henahan).b. Free of disturbing or unpleasant features; sanitized: an antiseptic version of history.n. A substance that prevents infection by inhibiting the growth of infectious agents.
an′ti·sep′ti·cal·ly adv.
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