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Antisepsis

noun
1.
(of non-living objects) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms.  Synonyms: asepsis, sterileness, sterility.
2.
The process of inhibiting the growth and multiplication of microorganisms.  Synonym: asepsis.





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"Antisepsis" Quotes from Famous Books



... the thought of hypodermics, anesthetics, antisepsis and clinic thermometers, charts and diets, was utterly mysterious and abhorrent, and her healthy distaste for them amused Emily, and gave Emily a good reason ...
— Saturday's Child • Kathleen Norris


Words linked to "Antisepsis" :   sanitariness, organic process, antiseptic, sterileness, biological process


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