germproof

adjective

germ·​proof ˈjərm-ˌprüf How to pronounce germproof (audio)
: impervious to the penetration or action of germs

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of germproof was in 1868

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“Germproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/germproof. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

germproof

adjective
germ·​proof ˈjərm-ˈprüf How to pronounce germproof (audio)
: impervious to the penetration or action of germs

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