antiseptic
noun/ˌæntiˈseptɪk/
/ˌæntiˈseptɪk/
[countable, uncountable]- a substance that helps to prevent infection in wounds by killing bacteria synonym disinfectant
- a mild/strong/powerful antiseptic
- Use antiseptic to clean and dress cuts.
- Dab the graze with antiseptic.
- You should put some antiseptic on that cut.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- powerful
- mild
- apply
- put on
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