antiseptic

The definition of antiseptic is something that is germ free, something that is very clean or something that eliminates germs.

(adjective)

Antiseptic is defined as a substance used to eliminate germs.

(noun)

An example of an antiseptic is hydrogen peroxide.

See antiseptic in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

noun

any substance that inhibits the action of microorganisms

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See antiseptic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of, relating to, or producing antisepsis.
Capable of preventing infection by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms.
Thoroughly clean; aseptic. See Synonyms at clean.
Of or associated with the use of antiseptics.
a. Devoid of enlivening or enriching qualities: “This is . . . not at all lighthearted or amiable music. In fact, the tone is unremittingly sober and antiseptic” (Donal Henahan).
b. Free of disturbing or unpleasant features; sanitized: an antiseptic version of history.

noun

A substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of disease-causing microorganisms.

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