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Vocabulary Entry
germ
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A microorganism, especially one that causes disease.
Example Sentences
"Washing your hands helps eliminate harmful germs."
"The scientist focused on researching the effects of germs on the human body."
"Not all germs are bad; some are necessary for our health."
V
verb
To germinate; to begin to develop.
Example Sentences
"The seeds will germ if planted in fertile soil."
"With the right conditions, the idea will germ and grow into something amazing."
"Farmers know how to germ their crops for the best yield."
A
adjective
Relating to or denoting germs.
Example Sentences
"They used germ-free techniques in the laboratory."
"The hospital maintains germ-resistant surfaces to prevent infections."
"Germ-related illnesses can easily spread in crowded places."