germ-free

adj

(Pathology) not carrying microorganisms, esp ones that produce disease in animals or plants

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Translations

germ-free

[ˌdʒɜːmˈfriː] ADJ → estéril; (= sterilized) → esterilizado

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germ-free

[ˈdʒɜːmˌfriː] adj → asettico/a

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germ-free

n. axénico; libre a microorganismos.

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Hownd plans to use the cash raised for NPD - including germ-free accessories, additions to its dog treats range and new chewing natural supplements.

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To put it simply, the researchers explained that kids who lived in very clean, germ-free conditions during their first years and had less interaction with other children are prone to lymphoblastic leukemia, a form of blood cancer most oftenly diagnosed in children between the ages 0 to 4 years.

Clean, germ-free childhood makes children prone to Leukemia: Study

For the past decade, exposure to chemicals that keep swimming pool waters clear and germ-free has sent an average of 4,535 people a year to the emergency room for treatment.

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"Packaging is meant partly to keep food germ-free and safe from the surrounding environment.

Social media eating challenge warning

The first set of studies found that germ-free mice and rats--bred to have no bacteria living on or in them--displayed less sociability; introducing a healthy gut microbiome corrected many of the rodents' abnormal behaviors.

Gastrointestinal (GI) issues are common among people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

He said that PFA will also start awareness campaigns and training sessions for the food industry as well as bound manufacturers to ensure cleanliness of the production area, use of standard articles/ingredients and germ-free equipment.

PFA to check ice factories, beverage makers

"We hope that more Davaoenos, especially the children, will have to live healthier lives as we all strive to create germ-free communities with proper hygiene and proper handwashing," said John Andrew Macuto, district manager at Procter and Gamble for Region XI.

Hygiene kits donated to 5 day-cares in city

Schretter, observed that germ-free flies, which did not carry bacteria, were hyperactive.

Gut Bacteria May Control Movement

In this way, people would be able to get germ-free vegetables and fruits besides a protective shield against diseases, he claimed.

PFA plans mitigating effects of pesticides on vegetables, fruits

That's why her parents, school, and others around her do everything they can to keep the environment around her germ-free.

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