aseptic

• POS: Adjective
• HYPHEN: a=sep=tic

CIDE DICTIONARY

aseptic, a. [Pref. a- not + septic.].

•  Not liable to putrefaction; nonputrescent.  [1913 Webster]
•  free from pathogenic microorganisms; sterile; as, aseptic operating conditions.  [PJC]
•  lacking emotion, human warmth, or excitement.  [PJC]

aseptic, n. 

 An aseptic substance.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

aseptic, adj.
1 free from contamination caused by harmful bacteria, viruses, or other micro-organisms.
2 (of a wound, instrument, or dressing) surgically sterile or sterilized.
3 (of a surgical method etc.) aiming at the elimination of harmful micro-organisms, rather than counteraction (cf. ANTISEPTIC).