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aseptic

intermediateB2

/eɪˈsɛp.tɪk/ · a-sep-tic

Preventing infection by being free of pathogens or microorganisms.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Preventing infection by being free of pathogens or microorganisms.

عفونت کی روک تھام کے لیے، جرثوموں یا مائکرو آرگنزم سے پاک ہونا۔

غیر جرثومہ

ghair jartoomah

Synonyms

sterilecleansanitizedجراثیمیصافپاک

Antonyms

infectedcontaminatedunsterileعفونیآلودہغیر پاک

Common Collocations

  • aseptic technique
  • aseptic environment
  • aseptic processing

Example Sentences

Aseptic techniques are crucial in surgery.

غیر جرثومہ تکنیکیں سرجری میں بہت اہم ہیں۔

Ghair jartoomah takneekain surgery mein bohat ahem hain.

The lab maintained an aseptic environment for the experiments.

لیب نے تجربات کے لئے غیر جرثومہ ماحول برقرار رکھا۔

Lab ne tajribat ke liye ghair jartoomah mahol barqarar rakha.

Aseptic packaging helps in preserving food longer.

غیر جرثومہ پیکجنگ خوراک کو طویل مدت تک محفوظ رکھنے میں مدد کرتی ہے۔

Ghair jartoomah packaging khoraak ko taweel muddat tak mehfooz rakhne mein madad karti hai.

Easily Confused With

septic:Septic refers to infection or decay, while aseptic indicates a state free from such conditions.

Word Family

asepsis
nounغیر جرثومیت
aseptically
adverbغیر جرثومہ انداز میں

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Aseptic = A + Septic (without infection).

Imagine a brightly lit operating room, completely sterile, symbolizing cleanliness and safety.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "asēptikos" — non-decaying

First known use: 19th century

The term 'aseptic' has evolved from its Greek roots, originally describing conditions free from contamination. Its usage expanded in medical contexts to denote sterile environments.