antiseptic (an-ti-sep-tic)
Definition
noun. a substance that helps stop the growth or action of microorganisms especially in or on living tissue
Example Sentence
Father applied antiseptic to my wound.
Synonyms
disinfectant; medical cleanser; germicide
Antonyms
microorganisms
Rhymes
- peptic
- septic
- skeptic
- antiseptic
- epileptic