ANTISEPTICISM

Noun Verb Adjective

Definition

ANTISEPTICISM Antisepticism is the practice or belief in using substances that prevent infection, derived from the roots "anti-" (against) and "sepsis" (putrefaction). Rephrased: Antisepticism is the act of utilizing substances to deter infection, originating from the components "anti-" (opposed to) and "sepsis" (decay).

Word Information

  • Part of Speech: Noun
  • Word Length: 13 letters

Scrabble Information

Word: ANTISEPTICISM

Length: 13 letters

Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS

Status: Official Scrabble word

Usage

The word ANTISEPTICISM can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.