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antiseptic
What does antiseptic mean?
antiseptic (adjective): capable of preventing microbial infection.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce antiseptic?
/ˌæntəˈsɛptɪk/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does antiseptic come from?
From anti- + septic.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “antiseptic” mean?
related to an empire, emperor, or empress
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capable of preventing microbial infection
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consisting of different elements; various
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existing as a part or portion; incomplete
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