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Meaning of germ-free | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Without any (especially harmful) microorganisms; aseptic.
    not-comparable
  2. Specifically, pertaining to an animal with no microorganisms living in or on it, used in gnotobiotic research.
    not-comparable

Equivalents

Deutsch keimfrei

Examples

“It is worth being cautious: many studies show associations rather than cause and effect, and some are based only on studies in germ-free mice and have not been explored in humans.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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