Antiseptic synonyms

cleanser

A skin lotion or cream that is used to clean the face.

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disinfectant

Referring to something that contains a disinfectant or has the properties of a disinfectant.

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bactericidal

That kills bacteria.

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sterilizing

Destructive of germs

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germicide

Any antiseptic, etc. used to destroy germs

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detergent

Any non-soap cleaning agent, especially a synthetic surfactant.

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prophylactic

A prophylactic agent, device, or measure, such as a vaccine or drug.

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purifying

Destructive of germs

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hygienic

Of or relating to hygiene.

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antibacterial

Destroying or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.

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preservative

Something used to preserve, especially a chemical added to foods to inhibit spoilage.

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preventive

(Nonstandard) A thing that slows the development of an illness.

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preventative

Alternative form of preventive.

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counterirritant

An agent that induces local inflammation to relieve inflammation in underlying or adjacent tissues.

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sterilizer

A device used to sterilize, killing pathogens by means such as heat, UV light, chemicals, etc.

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microbicide

Any substance that is harmful to and kills microorganisms.

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insecticide

A substance or agent used to kill insects and other arthropods.

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fumigant

Any substance used in fumigating

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pure (related)

Free of dirt, pollutants, infectious agents, or other unwanted elements:

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medicine (related)

The branch of this science encompassing treatment by drugs, diet, exercise, and other nonsurgical means.

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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.

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alcohol

Intoxicating beverages containing ethanol considered as a group:

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peroxide

(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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phenol

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.

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unclean (antonym)

Ritually or ceremonially impure or unfit

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contaminated (antonym)

Adulterated; impure

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polluted (antonym)

Defiled; made unclean or impure; debauched.