antisepticize

• Verbe vieilli signifiant appliquer un antiseptique ou rendre quelque chose antiseptique ; rarement utilisé en anglais moderne.

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

1. Disinfect with an antisepticC1formalmedical

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

   désinfecter avec un antiseptique

   • 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.

   Synonymescleansedecontaminatedisinfectpurifysterilize

   Antonymescontaminateinfectpollute