Definitions for Listerism

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Listerism Lis·ter·ism

Spelling: [lis-tuh-riz-uh m]

IPA: /ˈlɪs təˌrɪz əm/

Listerism is a 9 letter English word.

You can make 349 anagrams from letters in Listerism (eiilmrsst).

Definitions for Listerism

noun

1. an antiseptic method introduced by Joseph Lister, involving the spraying of the parts under operation with a carbolic acid solution.

Origin of Listerism

First recorded in 1875-80; Lister + -ism

Examples for Listerism

It certainly has done that, and in no less degree than was afterward accomplished by Listerism.

This is begging the question, for simple cleanliness, "chemical cleanliness," is all that Listerism purports to accomplish.