ASEPTIC

/əˈsɛptɪk/
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Definition

/əˈsɛptɪk/
adjective
  1. Free of disease-causing microbes.
    “The lack of aseptic tools during surgery has resulted in many deaths.”
  2. Used to protect against infection by disease-causing microbes.
    “Pharmaceuticals are packaged using aseptic techniques.”
  3. (food industry) pasteurised.

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