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- [jurm-proof]
- /ˈdʒɜrmˌpruf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jurm-proof]
- /ˈdʒɜrmˌpruf/
Definitions of germproof word
- adjective germproof not vulnerable to the action or penetration of germs. 1
- adjective germproof impervious to, or unable to be affected by, microorganisms 0
- adjective germproof Resistant to germs. 0
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Origin of germproof
First appearance:
before 1900 One of the 17% newest English words
First recorded in 1900-05; germ + -proof
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Parts of speech for Germproof
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
germproof popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% 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.
germproof usage trend in Literature
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