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- [jurm-free, -free]
- /ˈdʒɜrmˈfri, -ˌfri/
- /dʒˈɜːmfriː/
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- [jurm-free, -free]
- /ˈdʒɜrmˈfri, -ˌfri/
Definitions of germfree word
- adjective germfree free of germs; sterile: This kind of research should be done in a germfree laboratory. 1
- adjective germfree (of experimental animals) born and raised under sterile conditions. 1
- adjective germfree (of an animal in gnotobiotics) Having no microorganisms living in or on it. 0
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Origin of germfree
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35; germ + -free
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Parts of speech for Germfree
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
germfree popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
germfree usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for germfree
adj germfree
- hygienic — conducive to good health; healthful; sanitary.
- sterile — free from living germs or microorganisms; aseptic: sterile surgical instruments.
- clean — Something that is clean is free from dirt or unwanted marks.
- antibiotic — Antibiotics are medical drugs used to kill bacteria and treat infections.
- prophylactic — defending or protecting from disease or infection, as a drug.
Antonyms for germfree
adj germfree
- unclean — not clean; dirty.
- unsanitary — not sanitary; unhealthy or unhealthful; tending to harbor or spread disease: unsanitary living conditions.
- dirty — soiled with dirt; foul; unclean: dirty laundry.
- contaminated — made impure by the addition of a harmful or undesirable substance
- polluted — made unclean or impure; contaminated; tainted: swimming in polluted waters.
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