adj
aseptic
Aseptic (adj) means Completely free from harmful germs.
adj
1
Completely free from harmful germs.
"The lack of aseptic tools during surgery has resulted in many deaths."
2
Designed to stop infection from harmful germs.
"Pharmaceuticals are packaged using aseptic techniques."
3
Pasteurised.
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Etymology
Formed from a- and septic.
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What is the meaning of aseptic?
"aseptic" (adj) means completely free from harmful germs.
What is another word for aseptic?
Other words for "aseptic" include sterile.
What is the opposite of aseptic?
Opposites of "aseptic" include infected, septic.
What are the different meanings of aseptic?
"aseptic" has 3 main meanings: 1. Completely free from harmful germs; 2. Designed to stop infection from harmful germs; 3. Pasteurised.
