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germ

noun

/dʒɜːm/

Meaning

a microscopic organism, especially one that causes disease

Washing your hands helps prevent the spread of germs.

germ of an idea

microbe, bacterium, pathogen, microorganism, virus

health, cleanliness

germ infection, kill germs, harmful germs, spread of germs

A tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.

A local administrator or official who coordinates activities in a specific region.

A structure used for hanging criminals who have been sentenced to death.

an unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action

An event or period marking a turning point in a situation; also refers to a ridge dividing two drain...

Something that precipitates an event or change; a substance that increases the rate of a chemical re...