germ-free

adjective

ˈjərm-ˌfrē

variants or less commonly germfree

: free of microorganisms : axenic

had to prepare the microscope slides in an isolated and germfree environment

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of germ-free was in 1877

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“Germ-free.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/germ-free. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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germfree

adjective

germ·free ˈjərm-ˌfrē

: free of germs

germ-free

adjective

variants or germfree

ˈjərm-ˌfrē

: free of microorganisms : axenic

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