antiseptic define
Antiseptic(s) (from Greek á¼Î½ÏÎ¯ anti, against and ÏÎ·ÏÏÎ¹ÎºÏÏ sÄptikos, putrefactive) are antimicrobial substances that are applied to living tissue/skin to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction.