antiseptics

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Substances that prevent or inhibit the growth of disease-causing microorganisms.

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The rainy weather could not ________ my elated spirits on my graduation day.

They also make “food grade industrial alcohol” used in everything from solvents and antiseptics to fungicides.
Your ‘Craft’ Rye Whiskey Is Probably From a Factory Distillery in Indiana|Eric Felten|July 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
No class of foods on the market has less need for antiseptics than canned goods, yet their use is rather common.
Detection of the Common Food Adulterants|Edwin M. Bruce
In all applications of size, it is common to use antiseptics.
Animal Proteins|Hugh Garner Bennett
Kenny sickened at the faint odor of antiseptics and softly closed the door.
Kenny|Leona Dalrymple

Locally, curettage and the application of suitable antiseptics are indicated.
Lameness of the Horse|John Victor Lacroix
Nearby stood a lanky surgeon of the volunteers discussing antiseptics with Dr. Jones.
Port O' Gold|Louis John Stellman