Difference between Antiseptic and Purifying

What is the difference between Antiseptic and Purifying?

Antiseptic as a noun is 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). while Purifying as a verb is to cleanse, or rid of impurities.

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.

Purifying

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To cleanse, or rid of impurities.

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

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