Antiseptic

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /æn.tiˈsɛp.tɪk/

Definitions of antiseptic

noun a substance that prevents infection by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms

Example Sentences

A1 I bought some antiseptic to clean my cut.

A2 She applied antiseptic to the wound before bandaging it.

B1 The hospital uses antiseptic to prevent infections.

B2 The antiseptic solution was effective in killing bacteria.

C1 The antiseptic properties of the product make it ideal for medical use.

C2 The surgeon used antiseptic to sterilize the surgical instruments.

adjective capable of preventing infection by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms

Example Sentences

A1 The antiseptic wipes are used to clean minor cuts and scrapes.

A2 She applied antiseptic cream to the wound to prevent infection.

B1 The hospital uses antiseptic solutions to sterilize equipment and surfaces.

B2 The doctor recommended an antiseptic mouthwash to prevent gum disease.

C1 The antiseptic properties of the cleaning solution make it ideal for medical facilities.

C2 The surgeon used antiseptic techniques to ensure a sterile operating environment.

Examples of antiseptic in a Sentence

formal The doctor applied antiseptic to the wound before bandaging it.

informal Make sure to clean the cut with antiseptic before putting on a band-aid.

slang I always carry antiseptic wipes in my bag in case of any accidents.

figurative His words were like antiseptic, soothing the tension in the room.

Grammatical Forms of antiseptic

past tense

antisepticized

plural

antiseptics

comparative

more antiseptic

superlative

most antiseptic

present tense

antisepticizes

future tense

will antisepticize

perfect tense

has antisepticized

continuous tense

is antisepticizing

singular

antiseptic

positive degree

antiseptic

infinitive

to antisepticize

gerund

antisepticizing

participle

antisepticized

Origin and Evolution of antiseptic

First Known Use: 1867 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'antiseptic' originates from the Greek words 'anti' meaning 'against' and 'septikos' meaning 'putrefaction'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in the medical field to describe substances that prevent infection and decay, the term 'antiseptic' has evolved to be used more broadly to refer to anything that inhibits the growth of microorganisms.