antisepticize

An obsolete verb meaning to apply an antiseptic or to make something antiseptic; rarely used in modern English.

• 🇩🇪Veralteter Begriff, der bedeutet, ein Antiseptikum aufzutragen oder etwas keimfrei bzw. antiseptisch zu machen; im heutigen Englisch selten verwendet.

1. Disinfect with an antiseptic C1 formal medical

   To apply an antiseptic substance to a wound or surface in order to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms.

   • The nurse antisepticized the wound before applying the bandage.
   • It is important to antisepticize the skin before an injection.
   • He antisepticized the kitchen counter after preparing raw chicken.

   🇩🇪Mit einem Antiseptikum behandeln

   Synonyme: cleansedecontaminatedisinfectpurifysterilize

   Antonyme: contaminateinfectpollute

• antisepticised past participle
• antisepticized past participle
• antisepticised past simple
• antisepticized past simple
• antisepticising present participle
• antisepticizing present participle
• antisepticises third person singular
• antisepticizes third person singular