n. (Eccl.) One of a sect which opposes the observance of the Christian Sabbath. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Hostile to priests or the priesthood. Waterland. [ 1913 Webster ]
The inhabitants of the north and south temperate zones are always Antiscians. Brande & C. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Med.) Counteracting scurvy. --
a. (Med.) Antiscorbutic. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Opposed to, or not in accordance with, the Holy Scriptures. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Pref. anti- + sepal. ] (Bot.) Standing before a sepal, or calyx leaf. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ NL. See Anti-; Sepsis. ] Prevention of sepsis by excluding or destroying microorganisms. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
n. a substance which kills or retards the growth of microorganisms, especially when used for protection against infection; a substance which prevents or retards putrefaction, or destroys, or protects from, putrefactive organisms; as, carbolic acid, alcohol, cinchona, and many other agents sold commercially. [ 1913 Webster ]