antiseptic
[/ˌæn.tiˈsɛp.tɪk/]
adjective, nounN/A for adjective; masculine (antisséptico) for nounpl: antiseptics (noun)
antisséptico
1. (adjective) Preventing the growth of disease-causing microorganisms; sterilizing
The nurse applied antiseptic solution to the wound before bandaging it.
A enfermeira aplicou solução antisséptica à ferida antes de enfaixá-la.
2. (adjective) Free from contamination; extremely clean and sterile
The hospital maintained antiseptic conditions in all operating rooms.
O hospital mantinha condições antissépticas em todas as salas de cirurgia.
3. (adjective, figurative) Lacking warmth, emotion, or personality; cold and clinical
The modern office had an antiseptic feel with its minimalist design.
O escritório moderno tinha uma aparência antisséptica com seu design minimalista.
4. (noun) A substance that prevents infection by inhibiting microbial growth
Always keep an antiseptic in your first aid kit.
Sempre mantenha um antisséptico em seu kit de primeiros socorros.
In Brazil, 'antisséptico' is commonly found in household products like hydrogen peroxide (água oxigenada) and alcohol-based solutions used for minor cuts and scrapes. In American culture, antiseptic products are essential items in medicine cabinets and workplaces. The figurative use ('cold and antiseptic') is understood in both cultures to describe environments lacking in warmth or personality.
Related Idioms & Phrases
antiseptic measures (medidas antissépticas) - steps taken to prevent infection
antiseptic procedure (procedimento antisséptico) - a sterile medical protocol
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