Antiseptic synonyms
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A skin lotion or cream that is used to clean the face.
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.
Free from foreign matter or pollution; unadulterated:
germ-free
Free of germs
Lacking the power to function; not productive or effective; fruitless:
Using methods intending to exclude pathogenic microorganisms:
Destructive of germs
Of or relating to hygiene.
antibacterial
Destroying or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.
Destructive of germs
germ-destroying
Destructive of germs
Referring to something that contains a disinfectant or has the properties of a disinfectant.
That kills bacteria.
Destructive of germs
Of antibiosis
Any antiseptic, etc. used to destroy germs
A prophylactic agent, device, or measure, such as a vaccine or drug.
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.
immunizing agent
Any substance that kills bacteria, especially one that is otherwise harmless.
microbicide
Any substance that is harmful to and kills microorganisms.
A substance or agent used to kill insects and other arthropods.
fumigant
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.
Intoxicating beverages containing ethanol considered as a group:
Tincture of iodine, used as an antiseptic
(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
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
Always kept clean
Free from fault or error:
Free from flaw or imperfection; impeccable:
Made of stainless steel
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