antiseptic in Greek
antiseptic in Greek is αντισηπτικός, αντισηπτικό — antiseptic means a substance applied to skin or wounds to stop the growth of germs and prevent infection.
antiseptic in Greek
αντισηπτικός
Pronounced: adisiptikos
αντισηπτικό
Pronounced: adisiptiko
(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 Greek?
"antiseptic" in Greek is αντισηπτικός, αντισηπτικό. antiseptic means: A substance applied to skin or wounds to stop the growth of germs and prevent infection.
How do you pronounce αντισηπτικός?
"antiseptic" in Greek is αντισηπτικός, pronounced "adisiptikos".
How do you use "antiseptic" in a sentence?
Example: "She dabbed antiseptic on the scrape before covering it with a plaster." In Greek, "antiseptic" is αντισηπτικός, αντισηπτικό.
Are there other ways to say "antiseptic" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "antiseptic": αντισηπτικός, αντισηπτικό.
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