Synonyms for antiseptic
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Of or relating to antisepsis or the use of antiseptics.
Example sentences
- sterile He has no descendants, he's likely sterile.
- disinfectant Sanitizer is a type of disinfectant.
- aseptic I heard that Tom has been taken into an aseptic room.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| antiseptic | steady | |
| sterile | falling | |
| disinfectant | rising | |
| aseptic | steady | |
| germicidal | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- clean1
- 7 letters
- sterile2, aseptic
- 10 letters
- uninfected4, germicidal
- 12 letters
- disinfectant4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (sterile2 = 2 syllables).