germ-free — completely free from bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms; sterile
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: completely free from bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms; sterile
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒɜːrm friː/
Korean meaning: 세균이나 미생물이 전혀 없는, 무균의
Korean pronunciation: **절**름 프리
Example Sentences
- The surgeon worked in a germ-free operating room, but still managed to drop his sandwich on the floor.
- Pharmaceutical companies require germ-free facilities to produce safe medications.
- The baby was born in a germ-free delivery room and immediately started complaining about the lack of interesting bacteria to play with.
germ-free
ADJECTIVE//ˈdʒɜːrm friː//
completely free from bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms; sterile
completely free from bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms; sterile
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Origin
독일어 'Keim'(세균)에서 유래된 'germ'과 고대 영어 'frēo'에서 나온 'free'가 결합된 복합어입니다. 19세기 미생물학의 발달과 함께 의학 용어로 정착했습니다.
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“The surgeon worked in a germ-free operating room, but still managed to drop his sandwich on the floor.”
“Pharmaceutical companies require germ-free facilities to produce safe medications.”
“The baby was born in a germ-free delivery room and immediately started complaining about the lack of interesting bacteria to play with.”
“Scientists use germ-free animals in research to study the effects of specific microorganisms.”
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