Difference between Germfree and Antiseptic

What is the difference between Germfree and Antiseptic?

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

Germfree

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: 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.

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

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