antiseptic vs pure

antiseptic

adj
  • Free of unpleasantness; prim, sanitized or bowdlerized. 

  • Of, or relating to antisepsis, or the use of antiseptics. 

  • Very clean; aseptic. 

  • Capable of preventing microbial infection. 

noun
  • 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). 

pure

adj
  • Free of immoral behavior or qualities; clean. 

  • Of a single, simple sound or tone; said of some vowels and the unaspirated consonants. 

  • Free of foreign material or pollutants. 

  • Free of flaws or imperfections; unsullied. 

  • Done for its own sake instead of serving another branch of science. 

  • Mere; that and that only. 

  • Without harmonics or overtones; not harsh or discordant. 

  • A lot of. 

noun
  • One who, or that which, is pure. 

verb
  • to hit (the ball) completely cleanly and accurately 

adv
  • to a great extent or degree; extremely; exceedingly. 

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