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adj
Without any (especially harmful) microorganisms; aseptic.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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adj
Specifically, pertaining to an animal with no microorganisms living in or on it, used in gnotobiotic research.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: sciences
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History
From germ + -free.
Across languages
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