As an adjective antiseptic
is of, or relating to antisepsis, or the use of antiseptics.
As a noun antiseptic
is 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 ).
As a verb disinfect is
to sterilize by the use of cleaning agent.