keimfrei

sterile; germ-free; aseptic

English translations

  1. 01

    germ-free

  2. 02

    sterile

Word details

German meaning
Frei von Keimen, Bakterien oder anderen Mikroorganismen.
English meaning
Germ-free
Synonym
steril, aseptisch
German example
Die Operationsinstrumente müssen keimfrei sein.
English example
The surgical instruments must be germ-free.

Example sentences with “keimfrei”

  1. Das Operationsbesteck muss absolut keimfrei sein. (The surgical instruments must be absolutely sterile.)

Frequently asked questions

What does the prefix 'keim-' imply in 'keimfrei'?

In this context, 'Keim' refers to germs or bacteria. The suffix '-frei' means 'free of', making 'keimfrei' the standard German term for 'sterile' or 'germ-free'.