Aseptic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈsɛptɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Aseptic is an adjective meaning Free of disease-causing microbes.
Meaning
Free of disease-causing microbes.
More Meanings
- (medicine) Used to protect against infection by disease-causing microbes.
- (food industry) pasteurised.
- An antiseptic.
Example Sentences
Pharmaceuticals are packaged using aseptic techniques.
The lack of aseptic tools during surgery has resulted in many deaths.
Word Forms
- aseptics
Synonyms for aseptic
Depending on context, synonyms include sterile, antiseptic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sterile, antiseptic, lymphocyte, germless, amicrobial, pure.
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