antiseptic

• Describe algo que previene la infección o la descomposición al matar los microbios, o que está meticulosamente limpio y estéril.

Describes something that prevents infection or decay by killing germs, or is thoroughly clean and sterile.

1. Germ-killingB2formalmedical

   A substance that destroys disease-carrying microorganisms without damaging body tissues.

   antiséptico (que destruye gérmenes)

   • The doctor applied an antiseptic cream to the wound.
   • Antiseptic wipes are used to clean the skin before an injection.
   • This antiseptic solution is safe for minor cuts and scrapes.

   Sinónimosantibacterialbactericidaldisinfectantgermicidal

2. Thoroughly cleanB2formalmedical

   Completely free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms; extremely clean.

   Antiséptico / extremadamente limpio

   • The surgeon's hands were kept antiseptic before the operation.
   • The kitchen surfaces were scrubbed until they were antiseptic.
   • The hospital maintains an antiseptic environment in the operating rooms.

   Sinónimosasepticgermfreehygienicsanitarysterilesterilizeduncontaminated

   Antónimoscontaminateddirtyfilthyfoulinfectedpollutedseptictainteduncleanunsanitary

3. Morally cleanC1formal

   Free from moral corruption or dishonesty; clean and honest.

   moralmente limpio

   • His antiseptic reputation made him a trusted leader.
   • The company's antiseptic business practices earned them respect.
   • She lived an antiseptic life, avoiding any hint of scandal.

   Sinónimoschastecleanhonestmoralprincipledpureuprightvirtuous

   Antónimoscorruptdishonestimmoralunclean

4. Error-freeC1formal

   Free from errors, mistakes, or corruption.

   impecable, sin errores

   • The editor ensured the manuscript was antiseptic before publication.
   • The data was kept antiseptic to avoid any inaccuracies.
   • His antiseptic logic left no room for doubt.

   Antónimoserror-pronefallibleflawedimperfect

5. InoffensiveC1formal

   Devoid of offensive or objectionable language or content.

   Inofensivo, aséptico

   • The comedian's antiseptic routine was suitable for all ages.
   • The report was written in an antiseptic style to avoid controversy.
   • They provided an antiseptic version of the story for the children.

   Sinónimoscleandecenteuphemisticharmlessinnocuousinoffensivepoliteproperunobjectionablewholesome

   Antónimoscrudeindecentobsceneoffensiveprofaneribaldsalaciousvulgar

• Sustancia que destruye o inhibe el crecimiento de microorganismos patógenos en tejidos vivos, utilizada para prevenir infecciones. También se aplica como adjetivo a lo que tiene esta propiedad o que previene la infección.

A noun referring to a substance that destroys or inhibits the growth of disease-causing microorganisms on living tissue, used to prevent infection.

1. Antimicrobial substanceB2formalmedical

   A substance that destroys or inhibits the growth of disease-causing microorganisms on living tissue without causing significant harm.

   Agente antiséptico

   • The nurse applied an antiseptic to the wound before bandaging it.
   • Alcohol-based antiseptics are commonly used for hand sanitization.
   • Doctors recommend using an antiseptic to clean minor cuts and scrapes.

   Sinónimosantimicrobialbactericidedisinfectantgermicide

2. Sterilizing agentB2formalmedical

   An agent used to thoroughly clean and eliminate harmful organisms from a surface or environment.

   Agente antiséptico / desinfectante

   • The hospital uses a powerful antiseptic to disinfect surgical instruments.
   • Antiseptic wipes are effective for cleaning kitchen counters.
   • He sprayed antiseptic on the bathroom surfaces to kill germs.

   Sinónimosbactericidedisinfectantgermicidesterilizer

3. Morally pure or honestC1formal

   Free from moral corruption, error, or dishonesty; clean and upright.

   moralmente puro

   • The politician promised an antiseptic administration free from scandal.
   • Her speech was antiseptic, avoiding any controversial or offensive language.
   • The report presented an antiseptic version of events, omitting all unpleasant details.

   Sinónimoscleanhonestmoralpurerighteousuprightvirtuouswholesome

   Antónimoscorruptdishonestimmoralunprincipled

4. Devoid of objectionable contentC1formal

   Free from any language or material that could be considered offensive, vulgar, or inappropriate.

   libre de contenido objetable

   • The film was edited to be antiseptic for a younger audience.
   • His writing style is antiseptic, avoiding any strong or emotional expressions.
   • The comedian's routine was surprisingly antiseptic, with no crude jokes.

   Antónimoscoarsedirtyfilthylewdobsceneoffensiveprofaneracysalaciousvulgar