antiseptic
an-ti-sep-tic
adjective
Preventing growth of disease-causing microorganisms, especially on living tissue.
"The nurse applied an antiseptic wipe."
adjective
Lacking warmth, emotion, or character; excessively clean or sterile.
"The new office felt cold and antiseptic."
noun
A substance used to prevent the growth of harmful microorganisms.
"She dabbed antiseptic on the cut."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: incorrupt, clean, unobjectionable, purifying, aseptic, disinfectant, germicidal, cleansing, nonpurulent, bactericidal, uninfected, sterile