World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesantiséptico
Pronunciation / Transliteration: antiséptico
"Aplana un poco de antiséptico en el rasguño."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
1 sense- 1
A substance that stops or slows down the growth of microorganisms on living tissue.
"She applied an antiseptic to the cut to prevent infection."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Greek anti- meaning 'against' and septikos meaning 'putrefactive' or 'making rotten', combined via modern medical latin in the late 18th century. Originally popularized by Joseph Lister in the context of antiseptic surgery, shifting to describe any substance that inhibits the growth of microorganisms on living tissue.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Antiseptic"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Antiseptic" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
antiseptique
Transliteration: antiseptique
"Il faut nettoyer la plaie avec un antiseptique."
Antiseptikum
Transliteration: Antiseptikum
"Tragen Sie ein Antiseptikum auf die Wunde auf."
antisettico
Transliteration: antisettico
"Disinfetta la ferita usando un antisettico."
antiséptico
Transliteration: antiséptico
"Aplana un poco de antiséptico en el rasguño."
antisséptico
Transliteration: antisséptico
"Lave o corte e aplique um antisséptico."
एंटीसेप्टिक
Transliteration: antisepṭik
"घाव पर थोड़ा एंटीसेप्टिक लगा लें।"
防腐剂
Transliteration: fángfǔjì
"请在伤口上涂抹防腐剂。"
소독제
Transliteration: sodokje
"상처에 소독제를 바르세요."
消毒薬
Transliteration: shōdokuyaku
"傷口に消毒薬を塗ってください。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Spanish termsA barracks or building intended for the accommodation of soldiers, usually located within a fortified place.
A secondary residence owned or rented by a family or individual, used primarily for recreational purposes, holidays, or seasonal getaways.
Not producing or containing venom; incapable of injecting poison through a bite, sting, or other mechanism.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Antiseptic"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.