hand antiseptic

Portable cleansing gel

Hand antiseptic is a substance applied to the skin to kill or inhibit microorganisms, typically in gel or liquid form.

Unlike soap, it works without water: She squeezed hand antiseptic from the dispenser before entering the hospital room.

Also called hand sanitizer.

Related

sterilizer · infection control · hygiene · microbicide · chlorhexidine · purifier · norovirus · antibacterial · hospital grade · isopropyl alcohol · soap dispensers · alcohol · hydrogen peroxide · iodine · glycerin · aloe vera · hospitals · restaurants

Opposites
microbial action

hand antisepticpathogen

Disease-causing microorganism

germ · bacteria · bacterial culture · growth medium · contaminant

hygiene purpose

hand antisepticdirt

Loose dry earth

contaminant · filth · grime · pollutant · soil

cleansing method

hand antiseptichand soap

Washing agent for fingers

soap and water · bar soap · hand wash · soap · liquid soap

Family

hand, antiseptic, hands, handed, handing, handy, handily, handiness, handful

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G