(pharmacology) Any substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. Generally includes only those that are used on living objects (as opposed to disinfectants) and aren't transported by the lymphatic system to destroy bacteria in the body (as opposed to antibiotics).

Of, or relating to antisepsis, or the use of antiseptics. / (pharmacology) Capable of preventing microbial infection. / Very clean; aseptic. / Free of unpleasantness; prim, sanitized or bowdlerized.

In an antiseptic manner. / Regarding antisepsis.

plural of antiseptic

Archaic form of antiseptic.

simple past tense and past participle of antiseptize

present participle of antiseptize

Archaic form of antisepticize.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of antiseptize

(archaic) antisepsis