antiseptic

(noun) a substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissues.

(adj) thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms. Synonyms: antiseptic (vs. septic). Examples: "Doctors in antiseptic green coats." "The antiseptic effect of alcohol." "It is said that marjoram has antiseptic qualities."

(adj) clean and honest. Example: "Antiseptic financial practices."

(adj) freeing from error or corruption. Example: "The antiseptic effect of sturdy criticism."

(adj) devoid of objectionable language. Example: "Lyrics as antiseptic as sunday school."