antiseptic

• Décrit ce qui empêche l'infection ou la décomposition en tuant les microbes, ou ce qui est soigneusement propre et stérile.

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.

   Antiseptique

   • 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.

   Synonymesantibacterialbactericidaldisinfectantgermicidal

2. Thoroughly cleanB2formalmedical

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

   Propre et stérile

   • 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.

   Synonymesasepticgermfreehygienicsanitarysterilesterilizeduncontaminated

   Antonymescontaminateddirtyfilthyfoulinfectedpollutedseptictainteduncleanunsanitary

3. Morally cleanC1formal

   Free from moral corruption or dishonesty; clean and honest.

   Moralement pur

   • 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.

   Synonymeschastecleanhonestmoralprincipledpureuprightvirtuous

   Antonymescorruptdishonestimmoralunclean

4. Error-freeC1formal

   Free from errors, mistakes, or corruption.

   Exempt d'erreurs

   • 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.

   Antonymeserror-pronefallibleflawedimperfect

5. InoffensiveC1formal

   Devoid of offensive or objectionable language or content.

   aseptisé / inoffensif

   • 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.

   Synonymescleandecenteuphemisticharmlessinnocuousinoffensivepoliteproperunobjectionablewholesome

   Antonymescrudeindecentobsceneoffensiveprofaneribaldsalaciousvulgar

• Substance qui détruit ou inhibe la croissance des micro-organismes pathogènes sur les tissus vivants, utilisée pour prévenir l'infection.

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.

   Substance antimicrobienne

   • 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.

   Synonymesantimicrobialbactericidedisinfectantgermicide

2. Sterilizing agentB2formalmedical

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

   Antiseptique

   • 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.

   Synonymesbactericidedisinfectantgermicidesterilizer

3. Morally pure or honestC1formal

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

   Moralement pur ou honnête

   • 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.

   Synonymescleanhonestmoralpurerighteousuprightvirtuouswholesome

   Antonymescorruptdishonestimmoralunprincipled

4. Devoid of objectionable contentC1formal

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

   Exempt de contenu offensant

   • 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.

   Antonymescoarsedirtyfilthylewdobsceneoffensiveprofaneracysalaciousvulgar