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"Against decay" is probably the best I can do from the Latin route of the word. In medical terms it's a medicine that is applied to the skin or they wound that has antimicrobial properties. Idodine and Hydrogen Peroxide are good examples. This is distinguised from Disinfectants, which are by definition used on surfaces and instruments, but not on people -- and from antibiotics which may be administed internally and act systemically.

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An employee falls and scrapes his knee at work An antiseptic is applied to his knee what does that mean?

Antiseptic is used to kill any bacteria. Antiseptic is a substance that destroys microorganisms that carry disease without harming body tissues


What is antiseptic?

what is an antiseptic


What acid is used as an antiseptic?

You mean carbolic acid. This is more properly referred to as phenol, and although it was the original antiseptic used by Joseph Lister, it is seldom used now as we have safer alternatives.


Is it ok for purse to come out of a belly button piercing?

If you mean 'puss' then no - it need to be treated with antiseptic !


What is a sentence using the word antiseptic?

An antiseptic is something that kills germs. Here are some sentences.The doctor scrubbed his hands with antiseptic soap before the surgery.Some plants have antiseptic qualities.You will need to put an antiseptic on that cut.


Is dog saliva antiseptic?

No, dog saliva is not antiseptic.


Which was the best antiseptic and give information?

The best antiseptic depends on the reason for needing an antiseptic, where the antiseptic is to be used, what the antiseptic is expected to accomplish. It can be as simple as flushing with enough water to do the job, using soap (just about any soap is an antiseptic), or detergent. After that that, their is alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, iodine, betadine, and more.


Which mouthwash kills the oral bacteria?

Listerine mouthwash is the best mouthwash which kills Oral Bacteria and is good for oral hygiene. Listerine Mouthwash protects your mouth for 24 hours from bacteria. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), some therapeutic mouthrinses (mouthwash) contain agents that either fight bad breath bacteria or that chemically inactivate odor causing compounds. Any of these brands are effective for fighting bad breath bacteria: Listerine Antiseptic Swan Blue Mint Antiseptic Mouth Rinse Best Choice Amber Antiseptic Rinse Bi-Mart Antiseptic Mouth Rinse Care One Antiseptic Mouth Rinse CVS Antiseptic Mouth Rinse Dentiguard Antiseptic Mouth Rinse Equaline Antiseptic Mouth Rinse Equate Antiseptic Mouth Rinse Fred's Antiseptic Mouth Rinse Good Sense Mouth Rinse Harmon Face Values Antiseptic Mouth Rinse Harris Teeter Antiseptic Mouth Rinse H-E-B Antiseptic Mouth Rinse Hy-Vee Antiseptic Mouth Rinse Krikland Signature Antiseptic Mouth Rinse Kroger Antiseptic Mouth Rinse Live Better Antiseptic Mouth Rinse Market Basket Antiseptic Mouth Rinse Meijer Antiseptic Mouth Rinse Our Family Antiseptic Mouth Rinse Prenier Value Antiseptic Mouth Rinse Publix Antiseptic Mouth Rinse Rite Aid Antiseptic Mouth Rinse Safeway Antiseptic Mouth Rinse ShopRite Antiseptic Mouth Rinse Sunmark Antiseptic Mouth Rinse TopCare Antiseptic Mouth Rinse Up & Up Antiseptic Mouth Rinse Walgreens Antiseptic Mouth Rinse Wegmans Antiseptic Mouth Rinse Western Family Antiseptic Mouth Rinse


What does it mean when an antiseptic have a larger zone of inhibition?

A larger zone of inhibition indicates that the antiseptic is more effective at preventing the growth of bacteria in that area. This means that the antiseptic has a stronger antimicrobial property, allowing it to kill or inhibit a wider range of bacteria or to do so more efficiently. The size of the zone is measured around the antiseptic disc, reflecting its potency and the effectiveness of its active ingredients against the tested microorganisms.


Antiseptic violet in color?

Gentian violet is a dye and an antiseptic.


When was Antiseptic Poetry created?

Antiseptic Poetry was created in 1997.


Can you give me a sentence of antiseptic?

Antiseptic is used to prevent an infection of an open wound.