How to Use antiseptic in a Sentence

antiseptic

1 of 2 adjective
  • Soap and water work best, or an antiseptic wipe.
    — Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
  • If soap and water are available, wash the skin over the bite or use an antiseptic wipe.
    — Glenn Garner, PEOPLE.com, 15 June 2021
  • The fluids are gross, but they’re displayed in the most antiseptic way.
    — Emma Goldberg, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Let’s put some shape and color on those antiseptic gallery and museum walls!
    — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2025
  • Once the tick is removed, wash the area of the bite with an antiseptic or rubbing alcohol.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The air lay heavy with antiseptic, cigarette smoke, rotting flesh, and blood.
    — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Any break in the skin should be treated with antiseptic and bandaged well, says Tierno.
    — Jenny McCoy, SELF, 5 June 2019
  • Clean the bite area with antiseptic and tweezers with alcohol.
    — USA TODAY, 30 June 2023
  • On the plane, the flight attendant handed out antiseptic wipes.
    — Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 9 July 2020
  • Then, give it a spritz of an antiseptic or sterilizing spray to prevent the spread of any plant diseases.
    — Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022
  • Myrrh is also used in perfumes and incense, but also has been used in medicine as an analgesic and antiseptic.
    — Linda Gandee, cleveland, 15 Dec. 2020
  • The silver ions found in this wash have some serious antiseptic powers.
    — Megan McIntyre, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2018
  • The wooden case is a nice touch, if far from the antiseptic materials used in today’s labs.
    — Jennifer Doudna, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2023
  • The show is safe, tepid, nearly antiseptic, installed on white walls with barebones labels.
    — Brian T. Allen, National Review, 10 Aug. 2019
  • In all, though, the lack of texture in a big cast contributes to the whiff of antiseptic on what ought to be a wilder telling of this story.
    — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 1 Mar. 2023
  • The following month, he was splashed with an antiseptic green dye, damaging his vision in one eye.
    — Paul Leblanc, CNN, 22 Apr. 2022
  • Two skaters, racing against the clock around a long oval, in an antiseptic urban facility, bored me.
    — Sean Gregory, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Lister noted that the caustic effects of his own antiseptic measure was a major—if not the sole—cause.
    — Matt Beane, Wired, 8 June 2020
  • The drug contains an antiseptic found in some mouthwashes that coats the mouth and spreads into nasal cavity.
    — Mary Kilpatrick, cleveland, 16 Apr. 2020
  • Make sure to clean the bite with antiseptic or antibiotic ointment, and wash your tools in alcohol.
    — Jacob Livesay, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2022
  • After each speaker, a man in a black jacket and a white face mask would appear with antiseptic products and a rag, and wipe down the podium.
    — Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 31 Oct. 2022
  • If possible, wash the wound with soap and water; avoid using antiseptic wipes, which may irritate the wound.
    — Jasmine Mendez follow, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Through it all, the one thing that holds the M50 back from greatness is the somewhat antiseptic feel of its steering.
    — Dan Edmunds, Car and Driver, 1 Mar. 2022
  • If bitten by any other kind of snake, wash the wound with soap and water or an antiseptic, and seek medical attention.
    — Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 13 June 2019
  • At the time, antiseptic tools were still inadequate and deaths from open wounds remained stubbornly high.
    — Marion Renault, The Atlantic, 2 June 2021
  • Our ancient subject may have even chewed it for its antiseptic properties, perhaps to ease the pain of an infected tooth.
    — Matt Simon, Wired, 17 Dec. 2019
  • But the hope has literally collapsed, and the best a local clinic could do was some antiseptic and bandages.
    — Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2021
  • Everything is all painted white — very antiseptic and Swiss.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Hospitals always have an antiseptic odor in the air, one that came to represent for Smith a mixture of hope and angst.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Sep. 2023
  • This clear liquid, also known as isopropyl alcohol, is an antiseptic and often used for cleaning cuts and wounds.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 27 May 2026

antiseptic

2 of 2 noun
  • He applied antiseptic to the wound.
  • Clean the affected area with an antiseptic.
  • Cajazeira dressed the wound with antiseptic and wrapped it in gauze.
    — Larry Rohter, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2023
  • The right side of her face was scabbed and covered in green antiseptic, her body peppered with shrapnel.
    — Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2022
  • Gandhi adds that the calves are being treated with antiseptics.
    — National Geographic, 2 Aug. 2016
  • Then, give it a spritz of an antiseptic or sterilizing spray to prevent the spread of any plant diseases.
    — Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022
  • Having antiseptics, bandages, and pain relief on hand means a small mishap never derails a beach day or a hike.
    — Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026
  • The chamomile has a relaxing effect, as does being an antiseptic.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
  • Before antiseptics, many patients perished at the hands of their surgeon.
    — Atlas Obscura, RedEye Chicago, 17 Apr. 2018
  • Lavender oil is a natural antiseptic that wards off the bacteria that prevent healthy and strong growth.
    — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • And there are some natural painkillers among the plants of modern Siberia, like white clover, which is also a handy antiseptic.
    — ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
  • Schrank said that, in the worst-case scenario, inhaling the antiseptic can cause pneumonitis.
    — Mckenzie Sadeghi, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2021
  • Online and brick-and-mortar grocery stores have sold out of fresh food, kitchen staples and other basics like masks and antiseptic.
    — Time, 25 Apr. 2022
  • Then, thoroughly clean the area with soap and water or an antiseptic like rubbing alcohol.
    — Lauren Krouse, Health.com, 18 May 2021
  • Chamomile has a soothing effect and is also a natural antiseptic.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Oct. 2022
  • Apple cider vinegar is a potent antiseptic, which can both combat bacteria and remove dead skin cells.
    — Bryony Gilbey, chicagotribune.com, 20 Mar. 2021
  • Airing a mattress in the sun — nature's great antiseptic — can do wonders for ridding it of those allergens.
    — Gregory McNamee, CNN, 20 Mar. 2021
  • Instead, go for gentler ingredients that are natural antiseptics and won't leave your skin red and dry.
    — Marissa Desantis, Teen Vogue, 24 Aug. 2017
  • The wound dressing should be changed daily with sterile gauze and an alcohol-free topical antiseptic.
    — Stuart Hershman, Verywell Health, 27 June 2023
  • The antiseptic has become more mineral, and the fruit has softened into raspberries and plums.
    — Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes, 13 May 2021
  • Ethanol, the intoxicant in beer, is a powerful antiseptic, but not a good cold remedy.
    — Christian Millman, Discover Magazine, 28 May 2013
  • However, there is also a gorgeous finish that combines antiseptic and cream.
    — Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes, 1 Sep. 2021
  • The chamomile provides a relaxing effect while also being an antiseptic.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
  • It is found in many consumer products — such as skin antiseptics, wound wash sprays, cold sore treatments, hand sanitizers and as a preservative in eye, ear and nasal drops.
    — Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 12 May 2020
  • After removing the tick, the bite area should be cleaned with soap and water, rubbing alcohol, or another antiseptic.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
  • The typical bottle of antiseptic sold for skin cleaning is a 10% solution.
    — Judy Stone, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2021
  • Hydrogen peroxide has been used as an antiseptic since the 1920s.
    — Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2022
  • If you’ve been bitten, simply clean the wound with soap and water, and if available, apply a mild antiseptic such as rubbing alcohol to disinfect the bite wound.
    — Andres Picon, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Apr. 2022
  • DeGroodt used calamine lotion on his lesions and Bactine as a pain-relieving antiseptic.
    — Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic, 31 Aug. 2022
  • Your skin is cleansed with a topical antiseptic, like alcohol or povidone-iodine, to help prevent infections.
    — Carley Millhone, Health, 9 Sep. 2025

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