Difference between Antiseptic and Germfree

What is the difference between Antiseptic and Germfree?

Antiseptic as an adjective is of, or relating to antisepsis, or the use of antiseptics. while Germfree as an adjective is having no microorganisms living in or on it.

Antiseptic

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Any substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. Generally includes only those that are used on living objects (as opposed to disinfectants) and aren't transported by the lymphatic system to destroy bacteria in the body (as opposed to antibiotics).

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of, or relating to antisepsis, or the use of antiseptics. Capable of preventing microbial infection. Very clean; aseptic. Free of unpleasantness; sanitized or bowdlerized.

Germfree

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Having no microorganisms living in or on it.

We hope you now know whether to use Antiseptic or Germfree in your sentence.

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