Antiseptic vs Antibacterial what difference
what is difference between Antiseptic and Antibacterial
English
Etymology
From anti- + septic.
Adjective
antiseptic (comparative more antiseptic, superlative most antiseptic)
- Of, or relating to antisepsis, or the use of antiseptics.
- (pharmacology) Capable of preventing microbial infection.
- Very clean; aseptic.
- Free of unpleasantness; prim, sanitized or bowdlerized.
Translations
Noun
antiseptic (plural antiseptics)
- (pharmacology) Any substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. Generally includes only those that are used on living objects (as opposed to disinfectants) and aren’t transported by the lymphatic system to destroy bacteria in the body (as opposed to antibiotics).
Translations
See also
- antibacterial
- antibiotic
Anagrams
- psittacine
Romanian
Etymology
From French antiseptique
Noun
antiseptic n (plural antiseptici)
- antiseptic, germicide
Declension
English
Etymology
anti- + bacterial
Adjective
antibacterial (not comparable)
- (pharmacology) Killing or inhibiting bacteria.
- (archaic) Opposing the theory that diseases are caused by bacteria.
Translations
Noun
antibacterial (plural antibacterials)
- (pharmacology) A drug having the effect of killing or inhibiting bacteria.
- Many household products contain antibacterials.
Translations
See also
- antibiotic
- antimicrobial
- antiseptic
- antiviral
Spanish
Etymology
From anti- + bacterial.
Adjective
antibacterial (plural antibacteriales)
- antibacterial
- Synonyms: antibacteriano, (rare) antibacteria
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