ANTISEPTICALLY

Etymology

Adverb

antiseptically (comparative more antiseptically, superlative most antiseptically)

In an antiseptic manner.

Regarding antisepsis.

Source: Wiktionary


An`ti*sep"tic*al*ly, adv.

Definition: By means of antiseptics.

ANTISEPTIC

An`ti*sep"tic, An`ti*sep"tic*al, a.

Definition: Counteracting or preventing putrefaction, or a putrescent tendency in the system; antiputrefactive. Antiseptic surgery, that system of surgical practice which insists upon a systematic use of antiseptics in the performance of operations and the dressing of wounds.

An`ti*sep"tic, n.

Definition: A substance which prevents or retards putrefaction, or destroys, or protects from, putrefactive organisms; as, salt, carbolic acid, alcohol, cinchona.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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