antiseptic

Example Sentences

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When the diagnosis came, delivered in antiseptic tones by the doctor who said Chopp soon would be unable to care for herself, Chopp’s husband was shocked but not surprised.

From Washington Post

The series is about people untethered to place, who move from vehicle to vehicle, from one antiseptic luxury space to another.

From New York Times

News accounts rely on antiseptic descriptions from law enforcement officials and medical examiners who, in some cases, have said remains were so unrecognizable that they could be identified only through DNA samples.

From Washington Post

Critics have grumbled for decades that the style is “antiseptic” and “restrictive,” but there have been few major galleries willing to abandon the industry standard.

From New York Times

Chemist Henry Dakin developed an antiseptic with both antibacterial and antifungal activity for field use in World War I. It contained dilute bleach and a buffer in sterile water.

From Seattle Times