adjective
free from germs or pathogenic organisms; sterile
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a germfree environment
• Ant: ↑germy
• Similar to: ↑axenic
• See Also: ↑antiseptic
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\\ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ adjectiveEtymology: germ + free
: free of microorganisms : axenic
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/jerrm"free", -free'/, adj.
1. free of germs; sterile: a germfree laboratory.
2. (of experimental animals) born and raised under sterile conditions.
[1930-35; GERM + FREE]
Useful english dictionary. 2012.