aseptic
free from the living germs of disease, fermentation, or putrefaction.
a product, as milk or fruit juice, that is marketed in an aseptic package or container.
aseptics, (used with a singular verb) a system of packaging sterilized products in airtight containers so that freshness is preserved for several months.
Origin of aseptic
1Other words from aseptic
- a·sep·ti·cal·ly, adverb
- a·sep·ti·cism [uh-sep-tuh-siz-uhm, ey-sep-], /əˈsɛp təˌsɪz əm, eɪˈsɛp-/, noun
- non·a·sep·tic, adjective
- non·a·sep·ti·cal·ly, adverb
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How to use aseptic in a sentence
Meaning low-acid aseptic processing and packaging, using robots.
America’s Hidden Duopoly (Ep. 356 Rebroadcast) | Stephen J. Dubner | September 3, 2020 | FreakonomicsThe glands were removed aseptically and ground up with fine, sterilized sand in distilled water.
Handbook of Medical Entomology | William Albert RileySuch an operation is an aseptic one, or performed aseptically.
The Fundamentals of Bacteriology | Charles Bradfield MorreyBetter results are secured with such substances by collecting them aseptically in the first place.
The Fundamentals of Bacteriology | Charles Bradfield MorreyIt is much better to secure such liquids aseptically where possible.
The Fundamentals of Bacteriology | Charles Bradfield Morrey
British Dictionary definitions for aseptic
/ (əˈsɛptɪk, eɪ-) /
free from living pathogenic organisms; sterile
aiming to achieve a germ-free condition
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Scientific definitions for aseptic
[ ə-sĕp′tĭk, ā-sĕp′tĭk ]
Free of microorganisms that cause disease.
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