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germproof

/dʒˈɜmpɹuf/ adj

Resistant to germs.

Word Origin Germproof combines germ and proof, literally 'proof against germs.' Germ comes from Latin germen 'sprout, bud,' because germs were originally thought of as tiny seeds of disease. Proof is from Latin probare 'to test, prove,' and the same root gives us prove, approve, and waterproof. So germproof means resistant to those microscopic sprouts.

adj Resistant to germs.

This germproof coating on the surface helps prevent the spread of bacteria.

(形容词) 防菌的；抗菌的

表面的这种防菌涂层有助于防止细菌传播。

(adjetivo) Resistente a los gérmenes; a prueba de gérmenes.

Este recubrimiento a prueba de gérmenes en la superficie ayuda a prevenir la propagación de bacterias.

(adjectif) aseptisé; stérile; antibactérien; germicide [Résistant aux microbes ; qui empêche la prolifération des germes.]

Ce revêtement germproof sur la surface aide à prévenir la propagation des bactéries.

(Adjektiv) keimresistent; keimfrei (im Sinne von resistent) [gegen Keime resistent; so beschaffen, dass Keime sich nicht ausbreiten können.]

Diese **germproof** Beschichtung auf der Oberfläche hilft, die Verbreitung von Bakterien zu verhindern.

(形容詞) 細菌やウイルスに対して耐性があること。菌を通さないこと。

表面の抗菌コーティングは、細菌の拡散を防ぐのに役立つ。

(adjetivo) à prova de germes; antisséptico; asséptico [Resistente a germes.]

Este revestimento à prova de germes na superfície ajuda a prevenir a propagação de bactérias.

Synonyms: antibacterial antimicrobial antiseptic germ-resistant sterile hygienic clean sanitized Antonyms: germy contaminated infected unclean
Word parts: germ + proof

Related words

germy germinate germination prove approve disapprove reprove

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