antiseptic: significado y definiciones

Capable of preventing infection by inhibiting the growth of infectious agents. Devoid of infectious agents; aseptic. Of or associated with the use of antiseptics.

Devoid of enlivening or enriching qualities:"This is .. not at all lighthearted or amiable music. In fact, the tone is unremittingly sober and antiseptic"(Donal Henahan). Free of disturbing or unpleasant features; sanitized: an antiseptic version of history.