Grade 6

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