a. and sb. [f. A- pref. 14 + Gr. σηπτικός putrefying; cf. Gr. ἄσηπτος, and see ANTISEPTIC.] A. adj. Not liable to putrefy, non-putrescent. B. sb. sc. substance.]
1859. in Worcester.
1883. J. Bishop, in Quain, Dict. Med., 59. Putrid ulcers … may certainly be rendered aseptic by suitable means.
1883. Standard, 20 Oct., 3/7. A perfectly aseptic drink.
1884. Pall Mall Gaz., 12 Jan., 2. Is made from the finest water and has passed through processes which render it a perfect aseptic.
