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Meaning of "germ-free" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GERM-FREE

germ-free  [ˈdʒɜːmˈfriː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GERM-FREE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Germ-Free is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES GERM-FREE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of germ-free in the English dictionary

The definition of germ-free in the dictionary is not carrying microorganisms, esp ones that produce disease in animals or plants.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GERM-FREE


additive-free
ˌædɪtɪvˈfriː
calorie-free
ˈkælərɪˈfriː
error-free
ˌɛrəˈfriː
fat-free
ˌfætˈfriː
fragrance-free
ˌfreɪɡrənsˈfriː
frost-free
ˈfrɒstˈfriː
GM-free
ˌdʒiːemˈfriː
hassle-free
ˌhæsəlˈfriː
interest-free
ˌɪntrəstˈfriː
lead-free
ˌlɛdˈfriː
nuclear-free
ˌnjuːklɪəˈfriː
odour-free
ˌəʊdəˈfriː
overfree
ˌəʊvəˈfriː
problem-free
ˌprɒbləmˈfriː
smoke-free
ˌsməʊkˈfriː
sodium-free
ˌsəʊdɪəmˈfriː
sugar-free
ˌʃʊɡəˈfriː
toll-free
ˌtəʊlˈfriː
trouble-free
ˌtrʌbəlˈfriː
unfree
ʌnˈfriː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GERM-FREE

gerfalcon
Gergiev
geriatric
geriatric medicine
geriatrician
geriatrics
geriatrist
Gerlachovka
germ
germ carrier
germ cell
germ layer
germ line
germ plasm
germ theory
germ tube
germ warfare
germ-killer
germ-like
german

WORDS THAT END LIKE GERM-FREE

alcohol-free
born-free
carefree
child-free
cruelty-free
duty-free
fancy-free
feel free
for free
free
gluten-free
hands-free
hazard-free
post-free
rent-free
salt-free
scot-free
tax-free
water-free
woodfree

Synonyms and antonyms of germ-free in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «germ-free» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GERM-FREE

Find out the translation of germ-free to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of germ-free from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «germ-free» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

无菌
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

libre de gérmenes
570 millions of speakers

English

germ-free
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रोगाणु मुक्त
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

خالية من الجراثيم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

росток свободной
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

livre de germes
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জীবাণু-মুক্ত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

exempt de germes
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bebas kuman
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

keimfrei
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

無菌
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

무균
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bebas kuman
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vi trùng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கிருமி இல்லாத
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अंकुर मुक्त
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

mikropsuz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

privo di germi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zarazków
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

паросток вільної
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

germeni-free
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

χωρίς μικρόβια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kiemvry
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bakteriefri
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bakterie-fri
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of germ-free

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GERM-FREE»

The term «germ-free» is normally little used and occupies the 109.773 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GERM-FREE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about germ-free

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GERM-FREE»

Discover the use of germ-free in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to germ-free and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Gastrointestinal Microbiology
This is substantiated by findings in germ- free animals: lambs, piglets, rats, and mice. In feces from germ-free lambs and piglets (Welling, personal communication), and adult germ-free rats and mice (41) b-aspartyl- glycine is always found in ...
Arthur C. Ouwehand, Elaine E. Vaughan, 2006
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Symbiotic Associations
onwards, that germ-free mammals such as guinea-pigs, rats and rabbits have enlarged caeca. This enlargement may be so great that obstruction of the abdominal organs occurs and death may result. This phenomenon does not occur in ...
Society for General Microbiology. Symposium, P. S. Nutman, Barbara Mosse, 1963
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Human Microbial Ecology
Treatment of the subject with antibiotics or the use of germ-free animals has been tried. An approach to the examination of the activities of the gut microflora that has great appeal is the use of antibiotics. The apparent simplicity of such studies  ...
Michael J. Hill, Philip D. Marsh, 1989
4
Periodontal Medicine and Systems Biology
The role of germ-free and gnotobiotic mice in understanding microbiota–host interactions is also discussed in Chapter 8. Commensal bacteria are required for normal intestinal development One of the most informative systems that has been  ...
Brian Henderson, Michael Curtis, Robert Seymour, 2009
5
Microbial Host-interaction: Tolerance Versus Allergy
The spleens of germ-free animals are significantly depleted of CD4+ T cells; compared with conventionally colonized mice, germ-free mice have ~50% fewer CD4+ T cells. We mono-colonized previously germ-free 3-week-old mice with either ...
Per Brandtzaeg, Erika Isolauri, Susan L. Prescott, 2009
6
The Laboratory Animal in Gerontological Research
appeared to be related to the aforementioned. Earlier work had demonstrated a reduced regional blood flow and thiamine pyrophosphate content in the germ- free liver, indicating a low energy- producing metabolism (17). Other studies had  ...
‎1968
7
The Encyclopedia of Farm Animal Nutrition
(CJCP) Germ-free animals Animals raised entirely free of microorganisms. Animals are normally sterile whilst in the uterus or the egg but acquire their first microorganisms during birth or hatching. To maintain a germ—free status, mammals are ...
M. F. Fuller, 2004
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Foundations in Microbiology' 2007 Ed.(sixth Edition)2007 Edition
Germ-Free Animals Display Enlargement of the cecum; other degenerative diseases of the intestinal tract of rats, rabbits, chickens Vitamin deficiency in rats Underdevelopment of immune system in most animals Absence of dental caries and ...
Talaro, Kathleen Park
9
Advances in Mucosal Immunology
Introduction Germ free animals are a useful model to study specific responses to antigens uncomplicated by a complex normal flora. Some aspects of immunity have been shown to be comparable in germ free and conventional animals ...
Thomas MacDonald, 1990
10
Appetite Control
2009). As early as in 2001 did the group of Jeffrey Gordon identify Fiaf/Angptl4 as a factor whose gene expression in small intestine was largely repressed in conventionalized compared to germ-free mice (Hooper et al. 2001). The same group ...
Hans-Georg Joost, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GERM-FREE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term germ-free is used in the context of the following news items.
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Fifth Third asks community to name peregrine falcons
The Children's Healing Center will be a game changer for kids who need a safe and germ-free place to play. Photo Courtesy: ABCgo.com ... «WOTV4women.com, Jul 15»
2
Newcastle transplant youngster Seth Lane allowed home for the first …
The five-year-old, who was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder, has been confined to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary's germ-free ... «ChronicleLive, Jul 15»
3
Watch This Amazing Tool Clean a Makeup Brush in 3 Seconds
And if you do buy a stipple sponge, store it in plastic bag to keep it germ-free between uses. You're still going to need to clean your makeup ... «Allure Magazine, Jul 15»
4
Germ-Slaying Robots Join Bon Secours Virginia Health System
"The addition of TRU-D to our infection prevention team allows us to not only make sure our hospitals are germ-free for our patients, but also for ... «PR Newswire, Jul 15»
5
Rec center made for children with weak immune systems
... will give children with cancer, autoimmune disorders, and other medical issues a germ-free place to play in a safe germ-free environment. «WOODTV.com, Jul 15»
6
Big data meets mechanism
Moving forward, an iterative process of using data in human cohorts to inform mechanistic work and hypothesis testing in germ-free mice and ... «Nature.com, Jul 15»
7
Wisconsin Legislators Trying To Carve Hole In Open Records Law …
No one ever praised politics as a germ-free environment, but Wisconsin may be taking it to new levels, aiming for Chicago-esque levels of dirty ... «Techdirt, Jul 15»
8
Forest company has a magic NanoTouch
NanoTouch Materials designed the product to use light-powered technology to self-clean and remain germ-free. Posted: Monday, July 6, 2015 ... «Roanoke Times, Jul 15»
9
Unique children's center is a dream come true for former patient
Lily Tanis, 6, paints a picture at the Children's Healing Center. The center is designed to provide a germ-free environment where kids can play, ... «MLive.com, Jul 15»
10
Imbalances In Our Gut Flora Contribute To The Obesity Epidemic …
Investigators were also able to transfer obesity to germ-free mice via fecal transplantation from obese mouse donors, and even modify the ... «Medical Daily, Jul 15»

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