antiseptic

🇬🇧 UK/ˌæntiˈseptik/🇺🇸 US/.ænti'septik/
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Definitions

n.

A substance applied to living tissue to inhibit the growth of microorganisms and prevent infection.

防腐剂;消毒剂

adj.

Capable of preventing infection by inhibiting microbial growth; very clean and sterile.

防腐的;消毒的;无菌的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
antiagainst, opposite
+
septicother
=antiseptic

Common Collocations

  • 1.antiseptic procedure防腐程序
  • 2.antiseptic solution防腐溶液

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The surgeon used an antiseptic solution to clean the wound before operating.

  • 2.

    Hospitals maintain strict antiseptic procedures to prevent patient infections.

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