germfree

adjective

ˈjərm-ˌfrē How to pronounce germfree (audio)
Definition of germfreenext
as in sanitary
free from filth, infection, or dangers to health had to prepare the microscope slides in an isolated and germfree environment

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  1. sanitary
  2. sterile
Adjective
  • Typical customers served by sanitary wastewater systems using 3,500 gallons of water would see an increase of about $28 per month.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026
  • The temporary power outage caused a sanitary sewer overflow on Patapsco Avenue, which was quickly slowed by DPW's Utility Maintenance Division, officials stated.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Definition of sanitary
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  • Since female screwworm flies mate only once during their roughly month-long lifespan, those that breed with sterile males produce no viable offspring, causing the population to gradually die out.
    — Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026
  • While there are now sterile varieties, these reportedly can revert and produce fruit.
    — Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2026
Definition of sterile
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“Germfree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germfree. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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