germproof
Impervious to microbes
Germproof means resistant to or protected against germs and microorganisms.
The term describes materials, surfaces, or barriers designed to prevent contamination: germproof packaging, germproof gloves.
Like similar compounds (waterproof, fireproof), it suggests impermeability rather than mere resistance.
Agent destroying surface pathogens
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- sanitizedCleansed of contaminants
sterilized · aseptic · decontaminated · pasteurized · autoclaved · fumigated · purified · irradiated
Relating to operations
- clinicalEmotionally detached, medically precise
- hospital-gradeMeeting medical facility requirements
- operating-roomSurgical suite in hospitals
- cleanroomParticle-free manufacturing space
isolation · quarantine · biosecurity · biohazard · prophylactic · preventive · hypoallergenic · medical-grade
Unable to be affected
- hermeticImpenetrably closed off
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
- nonporousLacking absorbent openings
- airtightImpervious to atmosphere
watertight · membrane · coating · sealant · filtration · containment · enclosure · laminate
disinfectant
Agent destroying surface pathogens
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
sanitized · sterilized · aseptic · decontaminated · pasteurized · autoclaved · fumigated · purified · irradiated · bleached
surgical
Relating to operations
- clinicalEmotionally detached, medically precise
- hospital-gradeMeeting medical facility requirements
- operating-roomSurgical suite in hospitals
cleanroom · isolation · quarantine · biosecurity · biohazard · prophylactic · preventive · hypoallergenic · medical-grade · laboratory
impervious
Unable to be affected
airtight · watertight · membrane · coating · sealant · filtration · containment · enclosure · laminate · gasket
fabric
Woven or knit material
plastic · polymer · rubber · silicone · stainless-steel · copper · laminate · vinyl · treated · impregnated
germproofporous
Allowing passage of fluids
permeable · unsealed · penetrable · exposed · absorbent
germproofgerm-ridden
Covered in microorganisms
contaminated · infected · septic · unsanitary · unhygienic
germ, proof, germs, waterproof, fireproof, germinate, germicide, germicidal, germicides