Vocabulary Spotlight
Aseptic
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: रोगाणुरहित (Rogaanurahit) – Free from contamination caused by harmful bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms.
Pronunciation
[uh-sep-tik]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Sanitary – स्वच्छ (Swachh)
Related Words
Disinfection – कीटाणुहिन (Keetanu-hin)
Word Origin
“Aseptic” Greek se aaya hai. Greek mein “a-” ka matlab hai “bina” aur “septikos” ka matlab hai “rotting” yaani ki “bina sadne ya kharab hone ke”.
– The word “Aseptic” comes from Greek. In Greek, “a-” means “without” and “septikos” means “rotting,” implying “without decay or contamination”.
Word Family
Adjective: Aseptic – रोगाणुरहित (Rogaanurahit)
Noun: Asepsis – रोगाणुमुक्तता (Rogaanumuktata)
Usage Examples
1. Hospital ke operation theatre ko aseptic banana zaroori hai.
– It is necessary to keep the hospital’s operating theater aseptic.
2. Aseptic packaging mein khana zyada din tak taaza rehta hai.
– Food stays fresh longer in aseptic packaging.
Cultural Note
India mein, aseptic practices healthcare aur food industry mein bahut zaroori hain, kyunki germs aur rog se bachav ke liye yeh practices safalta se apnaayi jaati hain.
In Context
“Aseptic” ka istemaal medical field mein jyada hota hai, jaise ke aseptic techniques use karte hain taaki infection se bacha ja sake. Yeh shabd packaging industry mein bhi istemaal hota hai, jaise aseptic packaging.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Aseptic” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Aseptic” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?