germfree
Without any microbes
Germfree describes an environment or organism entirely without microorganisms—bacteria, viruses, fungi, or other microbes.
Laboratory animals raised germfree help researchers study how the microbiome affects health: germfree mice showed different immune responses.
Also spelled germ-free.
Free from pathogens
- sanitizedCleansed of contaminants
- disinfectedFreed from harmful microorganisms
- sterilizedFreed from microorganisms
- autoclavedSteam-purified under pressure
pasteurized · irradiated · cleanroom · decontaminated · uncontaminated · antiseptic · clinical · hospital-grade
Pure and untouched
- immaculateCompletely without blemish
- uncontaminatedFree from impurities
- unpollutedFree of contaminants
- untouchedNot contacted or affected
unadulterated · virginal · fresh · unblemished · unsullied · wholesome · natural · purified
Free of harmful microbes
- cleanFree of soil
- spotlessCompletely free of marks
- squeaky-cleanCompletely pure or unblemished
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap
soap · sanitizer · disinfectant · scrubbing · detergent · cleanser · washing · hygiene
aseptic
Free from pathogens
- sanitizedCleansed of contaminants
- disinfectedFreed from harmful microorganisms
- sterilizedFreed from microorganisms
autoclaved · pasteurized · irradiated · cleanroom · decontaminated · uncontaminated · antiseptic · clinical · hospital-grade · medical-grade
pristine
Pure and untouched
- immaculateCompletely without blemish
- uncontaminatedFree from impurities
- unpollutedFree of contaminants
untouched · unadulterated · virginal · fresh · unblemished · unsullied · wholesome · natural · purified · filtered
sanitary
Free of harmful microbes
- cleanFree of soil
- spotlessCompletely free of marks
- squeaky-cleanCompletely pure or unblemished
handwashing · soap · sanitizer · disinfectant · scrubbing · detergent · cleanser · washing · hygiene · cleanliness
germfreecontaminated
Made impure by contact
infected · septic · infested · dirty · nonsterile
free, freedom, germ, germs, sterile, germinate, germination, germinating, freehand