What is another word for antiseptize?
Pronunciation: [ˌantɪsˈɛpta͡ɪz] (IPA) 
Antiseptize, a verb, means to clean or sanitize a wound, object or surface to prevent the growth of harmful microorganisms. There are various synonyms to this word. One of the synonyms is sterilize, which means to eliminate all microorganisms, including bacteria and viruses. Disinfect is another: to disinfect is to clean or remove germs and bacteria. Sanitize is also a synonym: sanitize refers to the process of removing dirt and germs to prevent the spread of infection. Another synonym for antiseptize is decontaminate, which means to remove harmful substances. Ultimately, whichever synonym is used, the intent is to clean and prevent the proliferation of harmful microorganisms.
