antisepticize
[ an-ti-sep-tuh-sahyz ]
/ ˌæn tɪˈsɛp təˌsaɪz /
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verb (used with object), an·ti·sep·ti·cized, an·ti·sep·ti·cizing.
to treat with antiseptics.
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Also especially British, an·ti·sep·ti·cise .
Origin of antisepticize
First recorded in 1905–10; antiseptic + -ize
Words nearby antisepticize
antisense RNA, antisepsis, antiseptic, antiseptically, antiseptic dressing, antisepticize, antiseptics, antiserum, antiserum anaphylaxis, antisexist, antishake
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