— aseptically , adv. — asepticism /euh sep"teuh siz'euhm, ay sep"-/ , n.
/euh sep"tik, ay sep"-/ , adj.
1. free from the living germs of disease, fermentation, or putrefaction.
n.
2. a product, as milk or fruit juice, that is marketed in an aseptic package or container.
3. aseptics , ( used with a sing. v. ) a system of packaging sterilized products in airtight containers so that freshness is preserved for several months.
[ 1855-60; A- 6 + SEPTIC ]