germproof

germ·proof

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jurm-proof]
- /ˈdʒɜrmˌpruf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jurm-proof]
- /ˈdʒɜrmˌpruf/

Definitions of germproof word

adjective germproof not vulnerable to the action or penetration of germs. 1
adjective germproof impervious to, or unable to be affected by, microorganisms 0
adjective germproof Resistant to germs. 0

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Origin of germproof

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

First recorded in 1900-05; germ + -proof

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Parts of speech for Germproof

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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germproof popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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