Antiseptic(noun/adjective)
A substance that prevents infection by killing or stopping the growth of germs.
Hindi meaning:रोगाणुरोधक
Synonyms: Disinfectant, Germicidal, Antibacterial, Sterile
Antonyms: Septic, Infected, Contaminated, Germ-ridden
Example: The doctor applied an antiseptic lotion to the wound.
Trick to remember: Anti means against, septic means infection, so antiseptic works against infection.
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