keimfrei
sterile; germ-free; aseptic
English translations
- 01
germ-free
- 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.
Related words
- antiseptisch
Antiseptic
- sterilisieren
Sterilize
- hygienisch
hygienic
- abakteriell
Abacterial means free from bacteria.
- aseptisch
Aseptic
- steril
Sterile
Example sentences with “keimfrei”
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'.