Added 9 October 2026
aseptic
/əˈsɛptɪk/ adjective
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Free of disease-causing microbes.
The lack of aseptic tools during surgery has resulted in many deaths.
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Used to protect against infection by disease-causing microbes.
Pharmaceuticals are packaged using aseptic techniques.
- pasteurised.
noun
- An antiseptic.