antiseptic in German
antiseptic in German is antiseptisch, Antiseptikum — antiseptic means a substance applied to skin or wounds to stop the growth of germs and prevent infection.
antiseptic in German
antiseptisch
Antiseptikum
(pharmaceutical drug) Any substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. Generally includes only those that are used on living objects (as opposed to disinfectants) and aren't transported by the lymphatic system to destroy bacteria in the body (as opposed to antibiotics).
What does "antiseptic" mean?
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noun A substance applied to skin or wounds to stop the growth of germs and prevent infection.
"She dabbed antiseptic on the scrape before covering it with a plaster."
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adj Preventing infection by stopping the growth of germs.
"The nurse cleaned the wound with an antiseptic solution."
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antiseptic in a sentence
- She dabbed antiseptic on the scrape before covering it with a plaster.
- The nurse cleaned the wound with an antiseptic solution.
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What is "antiseptic" in German?
"antiseptic" in German is antiseptisch, Antiseptikum. antiseptic means: A substance applied to skin or wounds to stop the growth of germs and prevent infection.
How do you use "antiseptic" in a sentence?
Example: "She dabbed antiseptic on the scrape before covering it with a plaster." In German, "antiseptic" is antiseptisch, Antiseptikum.
Are there other ways to say "antiseptic" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "antiseptic": antiseptisch, Antiseptikum.
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