asepticism
tɪk, eɪˈsɛp- 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.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | free from living pathogenic organisms; sterile |
| 2. | aiming to achieve a germ-free condition |
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Medical Dictionary
aseptic a·sep·tic (ə-sěp'tĭk, ā-)
adj.
Of, relating to, or characterized by asepsis.
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Science Dictionary
aseptic  (ə-sěp'tĭk, ā-sěp'tĭk) Pronunciation Key
Free of microorganisms that cause disease. |
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