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A skin lotion or cream that is used to clean the face.
Destroying or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.
That kills bacteria.
Any antiseptic, etc. used to destroy germs
A prophylactic agent, device, or measure, such as a vaccine or drug.
Referring to something that contains a disinfectant or has the properties of a disinfectant.
Free from foreign matter or pollution; unadulterated:
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germ-free
Free of germs
Lacking the power to function; not productive or effective; fruitless:
Destructive of germs
Destructive of germs
Of or relating to hygiene.
Destructive of germs
germ-destroying
Destructive of germs
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germicidal
That kills pathogenic organisms; disinfectant
Something used to preserve, especially a chemical added to foods to inhibit spoilage.
(Nonstandard) A thing that slows the development of an illness.
Alternative form of preventive.
counterirritant
An agent that induces local inflammation to relieve inflammation in underlying or adjacent tissues.
Any substance that is harmful to and kills microorganisms.
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A substance or agent used to kill insects and other arthropods.
Any substance used in fumigating
pure (related)
Free of dirt, pollutants, infectious agents, or other unwanted elements:
medicine (related)
The branch of this science encompassing treatment by drugs, diet, exercise, and other nonsurgical means.
sulfa-drug (related)
Any of a group of synthetic organic compounds, derived chiefly from sulfanilamide, chemically similar to PABA and capable of inhibiting bacterial growth and activity by interfering with the metabolic processes in bacteria that require PABA.
Intoxicating beverages containing ethanol considered as a group:
(Chemistry) a divalent radical or anion containing two oxygen atoms linked by a covalent bond; any substance containing this group which yields hydrogen peroxide when treated with an acid
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The simplest phenol, consisting of a benzene ring attached to a hydroxyl group (OH). It is a poisonous, white, crystalline compound and is used to make plastics and drugs. Also called carbolic acid. Chemical formula: C6H6O.
unclean (antonym)
Ritually or ceremonially impure or unfit
contaminated (antonym)
unsanitary (antonym)
The definition of unsanitary is someone or something that is not clean or that does not meet standards for cleanliness.
unsterile (antonym)
Not sterile
contaminator (antonym)
A person who contaminates
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Always kept clean
Free from flaw or imperfection; impeccable:
Made of stainless steel
anti-fungal (related)
Using methods intending to exclude pathogenic microorganisms:
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Of antibiosis
immunizing agent
Any substance that kills bacteria, especially one that is otherwise harmless.
Tincture of iodine, used as an antiseptic
Free from fault or error:
anti-septic (related)
expectorant (related)
emollient (related)
anti-bacterial (related)
ointment (related)
antifungal (related)
astringent (related)
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iodine-based (related)
styptic (related)
demulcent (related)
unperfumed (related)
antispasmodic (related)
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