Antiseptic (Noun)

Meaning

A substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissues.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The doctor applied an antiseptic to the wound to prevent infection.
• She used an antiseptic mouthwash to kill the bacteria in her teeth and gums.
• The nurse swabbed the surface of the skin with an antiseptic solution before inserting the IV needle.
• After washing his hands, he applied an antiseptic lotion to further disinfect them.
• The hospital used a strong antiseptic to disinfect all the equipment and surfaces in the operating room.

Hypernyms

• Medication
• Medicament
• Medicinal Drug

Hyponyms

• Iodine
• Fradicin
• Neobiotic
• Chloramine-T
• Argyrol
• Mercurochrome
• Merthiolate
• Triiodomethane
• Sodium Ethylmercurithiosalicylate

Related Words

• Antiseptic (adjective)