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a⋅sep⋅tic

  [uh-sep-tik, ey-sep-]
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–adjective
1. free from the living germs of disease, fermentation, or putrefaction.
–noun
2. a product, as milk or fruit juice, that is marketed in an aseptic package or container.
3. aseptics, (used with a singular verb) a system of packaging sterilized products in airtight containers so that freshness is preserved for several months.
Origin:
1855–60; a- 6 + septic

Related forms:
a⋅sep⋅ti⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
a⋅sep⋅ti⋅cism  [uh-sep-tuh-siz-uhm, ey-sep-] , noun
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a·sep·tic   (ə-sěp'tĭk, ā-)   
adj.  

    1. Free of pathogenic microorganisms: aseptic surgical instruments.

    2. Using methods to protect against infection by pathogenic microorganisms: aseptic surgical techniques.

  2. Lacking animation or emotion: an aseptic smile.

a·sep'ti·cal·ly adv., a·sep'ti·cism n.
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Main Entry: asep·tic
Pronunciation: -'sep-tik
Function: adjective
1 : preventing infection <aseptic techniques>
2 : free or freed from pathogenic microorganisms aseptic operating room> —asep·ti·cal·ly /-ti-k(&-)lE/ adverb
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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aseptic a·sep·tic (ə-sěp'tĭk, ā-)
adj.
Of, relating to, or characterized by asepsis.

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