Germ-free
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Germ-free is an adjective meaning Without any (especially harmful) microorganisms; aseptic.
Meaning
Without any (especially harmful) microorganisms; aseptic.
More Meanings
- (sciences) Specifically, pertaining to an animal with no microorganisms living in or on it, used in gnotobiotic research.
Example Sentences
It is worth being cautious: many studies show associations rather than cause and effect, and some are based only on studies in germ-free mice and have not been explored in humans.
Word Forms
- germfree
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sterile, unhelpful, barren, fruitless, unproductive, futile.
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