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antiseptic

/ˌæntiˈseptɪk/

Meanings
noun
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).

Examples :

"The nurse used an antiseptic to clean the cut on the boy's knee before applying the bandage. "
medicine substance chemistry microorganism biology biochemistry

Related Words

Illustration interesting

interesting verb

/ˈɪnt(ə)ɹɛstɪŋ/ /ˈɪnt(ʃ)ɹɛstɪŋ/

To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing.

"The new museum exhibit really interested me in ancient Egyptian history. "

Illustration pharmaceutical

pharmaceutical noun

/ˌfɑɹməˈs(j)utɪkl̩/ /ˌfɑː.məˈkjuː.tɪ.kl̩/

A pharmaceutical or pharmacological preparation or product; a drug.

"The doctor prescribed a pharmaceutical to treat the patient's cough. "

Illustration reproduction

reproduction noun

/ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/ /ˌriːpɹəˈdʌkʃən/

The act of reproducing new individuals biologically.

"The teacher explained the process of reproduction in plants to her class. "

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bowdlerized verb

/ˈbaʊdləˌraɪzd/ /ˈboʊdləˌraɪzd/

To remove or alter those parts of a text considered offensive, vulgar, or otherwise unseemly.

"The bowdlerized version of the novel, while free of vulgarity, was also free of flavor."

Illustration disinfectants

disinfectants noun

/ˌdɪsɪnˈfektənts/ /ˌdɪzɪnˈfektənts/

A substance that kills germs and/or viruses.

"We use disinfectants to clean surfaces in the kitchen to prevent the spread of illness. "

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microorganisms noun

/ˌmaɪkroʊˈɔːrɡənɪzəmz/ /ˌmaɪkroʊˈɔːrɡənɪsm̩z/

An organism that is too small to be seen by the unaided eye, especially a single-celled organism, such as a bacterium.

"The cud is then reswallowed and further digested by specialized microorganisms that live in the rumen."

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antibiotics noun

/ˌæntibaɪˈɑːtɪks/ /ˌæntibaɪˈɒtɪks/

Any substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and similar microorganisms, generally transported by the lymphatic system.

"The doctor prescribed antibiotics to help fight the bacterial infection in my throat. "

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transported verb

/tɹænzˈpɔːtɪd/ /tɹænzˈpɔɹtɪd/

To carry or bear from one place to another; to remove; to convey.

"to transport goods; to transport troops"

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antiseptics noun

/ˌæntiˈseptɪks/

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).

"After scraping his knee, the boy's mother cleaned the wound with mild antiseptics to prevent infection. "

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unpleasantness noun

/ʌnˈplezntnəs/

The property of being unpleasant or disagreeable.

"The unpleasantness of the dentist appointment made the child cry. "

Illustration presentation

presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "

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antisepsis noun

/ˌæntiˈsɛpsɪs/

(hygiene) The science and practice of countering microbial infection, as with the use of antiseptics, and the use of aseptic technique.

"The nurse practiced strict antisepsis when changing the patient's bandages to prevent infection. "