antiseptically
In sterile fashion
In a manner that prevents infection or contamination, as with antiseptic substances: The wound was cleaned antiseptically.
More often, the word describes something done in a cold, sterile, or emotionally detached way: The report covered the tragedy antiseptically, without acknowledging human suffering.
Lacking any microorganisms
- uncontaminatedFree from impurities
- sanitizedCleansed of contaminants
- sterilizedFreed from microorganisms
- disinfectedFreed from harmful microorganisms
pure · immaculate · spotless · pristine · pathogen-free · clinically · surgically · hygienically
Without emotional warmth
- impersonallyWithout individual regard
- detachedlyIn uninvolved manner
- dispassionatelyWithout emotional involvement
- unemotionallyWithout displaying feelings
mechanically · methodically · precisely · efficiently · routinely · professionally · objectively · neutrally
Agent destroying surface pathogens
- sanitizerAgent that reduces microbes
- germicideAgent that kills microbes
- bactericideSubstance killing harmful microbes
- chlorineHalogen disinfectant element
bleach · iodine · hydrogen peroxide · alcohol · isopropanol · ethanol · phenol · chlorhexidine
Cleaning by wiping
- wipingRubbing to clean
- cleansingRemoving dirt or toxins
- preppingMaking ready beforehand
- scrubbingCleaning by rubbing hard
sterilizing · disinfecting · treating · dressing · irrigating · applying · dabbing · washing
germ-free
Lacking any microorganisms
- uncontaminatedFree from impurities
- sanitizedCleansed of contaminants
- sterilizedFreed from microorganisms
disinfected · pure · immaculate · spotless · pristine · pathogen-free · clinically · surgically · hygienically · medically
coldly
Without emotional warmth
- impersonallyWithout individual regard
- detachedlyIn uninvolved manner
- dispassionatelyWithout emotional involvement
unemotionally · mechanically · methodically · precisely · efficiently · routinely · professionally · objectively · neutrally · analytically
disinfectant
Agent destroying surface pathogens
- sanitizerAgent that reduces microbes
- germicideAgent that kills microbes
- bactericideSubstance killing harmful microbes
chlorine · bleach · iodine · hydrogen peroxide · alcohol · isopropanol · ethanol · phenol · chlorhexidine · benzalkonium
swabbing
Cleaning by wiping
scrubbing · sterilizing · disinfecting · treating · dressing · irrigating · applying · dabbing · washing · rinsing
antisepticallydirtily
In an unclean way
uncleanly · filthily · unsanitarily · grubbily · infectiously
antisepticallywarmly
With affection shown
colorfully · personally · messily · vibrantly · expressively
antiseptic, septic, aseptic, sepsis, septicemia, antiseptics, antisepsis