Synonyms: antiseptic
Definition: a substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissues
Similar words: medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine
Definition: (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
Synonyms: antiseptic
Definition: devoid of objectionable language
Usage: lyrics as antiseptic as Sunday School
Similar words: unobjectionable, clean
Definition: (of behavior or especially language) free from objectionable elements; fit for all observers
Usage: good clean fun; a clean joke
Synonyms: antiseptic
Definition: clean and honest
Usage: antiseptic financial practices
Similar words: incorrupt
Definition: free of corruption or immorality
Usage: a policeman who was incorrupt and incorruptible
Synonyms: antiseptic
Definition: thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms
Usage: doctors in antiseptic green coats; the antiseptic effect of alcohol; it is said that marjoram has antiseptic qualities
Similar words: aseptic, sterile
Definition: free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms
Usage: a sterile operating area; aseptic surgical instruments; aseptic surgical techniques
Similar words: bactericidal, disinfectant, germicidal
Definition: preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms
Similar words: purifying, cleansing
Definition: acting like an antiseptic
Similar words: nonpurulent
Definition: not containing pus
Similar words: clean, uninfected
Definition: free from sepsis or infection
Usage: a clean (or uninfected) wound
Synonyms: antiseptic
Definition: freeing from error or corruption
Usage: the antiseptic effect of sturdy criticism
Similar words: purifying
Definition: freeing from noxious matter
Usage: filtration is a purifying agent