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antiseptics

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

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Words nearby antiseptics

antisepsis, antiseptic, antiseptically, antiseptic dressing, antisepticize, antiseptics, antiserum, antiserum anaphylaxis, antisexist, antishake , antisialagogue

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How to use antiseptics in a sentence

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