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Meaning of "germproof" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GERMPROOF

germproof  [ˈdʒɜːmpruːf] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GERMPROOF

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

WHAT DOES GERMPROOF MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of germproof in the English dictionary

The definition of germproof in the dictionary is impervious to, or unable to be affected by, microorganisms.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GERMPROOF


acid-proof
ˈæsɪdˌpruːf
bombproof
ˈbɒmpruːf
bulletproof
ˈbʊlɪtˌpruːf
childproof
ˈtʃaɪldpruːf
dustproof
ˈdʌstpruːf
fireproof
ˈfaɪəˌpruːf
foolproof
ˈfuːlˌpruːf
greaseproof
ˈɡriːsˌpruːf
heatproof
ˈhiːtpruːf
idiot-proof
ˈɪdɪətˌpruːf
mothproof
ˈmɒθˌpruːf
proof
pruːf
shatterproof
ˈʃætəˌpruːf
shockproof
ˈʃɒkˌpruːf
skidproof
ˈskɪdˌpruːf
soundproof
ˈsaʊndˌpruːf
splashproof
ˈsplæʃˌpruːf
waterproof
ˈwɔːtəˌpruːf
weatherproof
ˈwɛðəˌpruːf
windproof
ˈwɪndpruːf

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GERMPROOF

germanous
Germany
germen
germicidal
germicide
germina
germinability
germinable
germinal
germinal vesicle
germinally
germinant
germinate
germination
germinative
germinator
germiness
Germiston
germy
gerne

WORDS THAT END LIKE GERMPROOF

age-proof
airproof
burden of proof
burglar-proof
burglarproof
crushproof
damp-proof
disproof
future-proof
leakproof
living proof
oilproof
ovenproof
overproof
roof
showerproof
stormproof
sunproof
tamper-proof
wearproof
wetproof

Synonyms and antonyms of germproof in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «germproof» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GERMPROOF

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

Translator English - Chinese

防菌
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

germproof
570 millions of speakers

English

germproof
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Germproof
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

germproof
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

germproof
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

germproof
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

germproof
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

germproof
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Germproof
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

germproof
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

耐菌性の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

germproof
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Germproof
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Germproof
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

germproof
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Germproof
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

mikropsuz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

germproof
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

germproof
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

germproof
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

germproof
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

germproof
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

germproof
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

germproof
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

germproof
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of germproof

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GERMPROOF»

The term «germproof» is used very little and occupies the 168.426 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GERMPROOF» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «germproof» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «germproof» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about germproof

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GERMPROOF»

Discover the use of germproof in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to germproof and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Popular Science
Germproof. Rims. GERM-KILLING rims for glasses and for milk bottles have been perfected by Dr. Alexander Goetz, physicist, and Dr. Ralph L. Tracy, bacteriologist , of the California Institute of Technology. The coatings are expected to prove of ...
2
Popular Science
Germproof. Operating. Room. ANESTHETIST , f Artist Engraves Pictures on Fungus as Novel Hobby Designs. ASSEMBLY-LINE METHODS APPLIED TO SURGERY HELP TO GUARD PATIENTS AGAINST INFECTION 1 Patient arrives in ...
3
The Book of Humorous Verse
STRICTLY. GERMPROOF. The Antiseptic Baby and the Prophylactic Pup Were playing in the garden when the Bunny gamboled up; They looked upon the Creature with a loathing undisguised;— It ...
Carolyn Wells, 2014
4
Holy Bible New
21 To this Lightscience said to him: “We have onlytwothousand and five hundred cellrobotsthatare not enoughtofight with all thepurplelife ofthis planet.” 22 Jesus said to them: “We all wear our germproof clothes when we come out of our ship.
Yu Chun Zhong, 2012
5
The One Year Alive Devotions for Students
His closest aides reported that Hughes simply wanted to keep his environment sanitized, to maintain germproof sterility. People carried disease, so he locked them out. But he died from disease anyway—the loneliness disease. The Howard  ...
S. Rickly Christian, 2014
6
Miss Billy - Married
“You'll have to have a germproof room for him,” laughed Alice Greggory, playfully snapping her fingers at the baby in Aunt Hannah's lap. Billy turned eagerly. “Oh, did you read about that, too?” she cried. “I thought it was so interesting, and I ...
Eleanor H. Porter, 2006
7
Running Out Of Time: Introducing Behaviorology To Help Solve ...
It wasalarge, soundproof, germproof,air–conditioned box for giving children mechanical care for the first two years of life.” Every statement in the passage is wrong. I designedand builtthe boxin 1944. It is not an experimental apparatus. It isnot ...
Stephen F. Ledoux, 2014
8
Popular Mechanics
Still the bacteriological warfare continues hot with blankets, towels, draperies, curtains, bathmats and tablecloths — all locked into the fabrics. Treated pillows proved a great success. One store chain, in an experiment, displayed "germproof " ...
9
The Code of Federal Regulations of the United States of America
... "germproof," and "waterproof." In the sale, offering for sale, or distribution of bedding products, it is an unfair trade practice: (a) To use the term "Rx," or any term of similar import, as descriptive of any bedding product which has not been ...
‎1978
10
A Pen Named Man: Our Essence: Our Essence
Although it may not appear obvious, the skin is really a covering that is waterproof, germproof, and radiation proof. The skin is waterproof as it prevents moisture from seeping into the body's tissues and organs and thereby causing havoc.
John W. Newton, 2012

6 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GERMPROOF»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term germproof is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Isis and Ebola: the twin threats that reveal our impotence
Meanwhile, the same US, with all its state-of-the-art technology and germproof suits, couldn't prevent one of its nurses catching Ebola. You can ... «The Guardian, Oct 14»
2
Orlando tech companies target Ebola threat
And engineers at Vestagen are designing "germproof" wear that could aid health-care workers in the deadly virus zone. lRelated No time to ... «Orlando Sentinel, Sep 14»
3
Straphanger germproof apparel addresses the problem of transit …
Commuting using public transport can now be virtually germproof thanks to the new prototype clothing and accessory line “Straphanger” ... «Popsop.com, Feb 14»
4
7 Surprising Beauty Musts For Women 50+
Do you need a portable antimicrobial pad to germproof your pull-down tray on planes to do makeup before landing? OK, maybe you do, but I ... «AARP News, Nov 13»
5
Lawsuits out of control
They'd like to, but this would require youth wearing fireproof, waterproof, bulletproof and germproof bubbles until they're 18. It's time to stop the ... «Grand Haven Tribune, Jan 13»
6
'Thornton Wilder: A Life,' by Penelope Niven
Niven goes after Steward like a stern nun wielding a ruler with germproof gloves. First she impugns his credibility, pointing out that he got his ... «New York Times, Dec 12»

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