antisepsis

[an-tuh-sep-sis] / ˌæn təˈsɛp sɪs /

NOUN

cleaning

Synonyms

STRONGEST

purification sanitation sterilization washing

STRONG

ablution brushing catharsis deodorizing disinfection dusting prophylaxis purgation purge scouring scrubbing shampooing sweeping tidying

Example Sentences

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I want my kids to be compassionate, kind, generous antiracists and antisexists.

From Scientific American • Jul. 19, 2021