Antisepticize

/ˌæntɪˈsɛptɪsaɪz/ verb

Definition

To treat with antiseptic or make something free from disease-causing organisms (American spelling).

Etymology

From 'antiseptic' combined with the American verb-forming suffix '-ize', parallel to the British '-ise'.

Kelly Says

The American '-ize' ending comes from Greek '-izein' and has become standard in American medicine and science, making words like 'antisepticize' feel native to English speakers on both sides of the Atlantic.

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