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Antiseptically

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an·ti·sep·tic  (nt-sptk)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or producing antisepsis.
2. Capable of preventing infection by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms.
3. Thoroughly clean; aseptic. See Synonyms at clean.
4. Of or associated with the use of antiseptics.
5.
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 inhibits the growth and reproduction of disease-causing microorganisms.
anti·septi·cal·ly adv.
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