(ăn″tĭ-sĕp′tĭk)
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1. Pert. to antisepsis.
2. An agent capable of producing antisepsis.
Disinfectants liberate oxygen when in contact with pus or organic substances. Alcohols, chlorhexidine, iodine, and triclosan are some commonly used antiseptics.
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