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germ

/dʒɜːm/

/dʒɝm/

germ free

Übersetzungen

germsubstantiv

germs

Pl.

/dʒɜːm/

/dʒɝm/

микроб

The doctor explained how germs can spread through contact.

Доктор объяснил, как микробы могут распространяться через контакт.

зародыш

The seed contains the germ of a new plant.

Семя содержит зародыш нового растения.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

Synonyme

germverb

germed

Präteritum

germed

Partizip Perfekt

germing

Gerundium

/dʒɜːm/

/dʒɝm/

Rare, chiefly in scientific or poetic style: to germinate; to begin to grow or develop.

Synonyme

take root

germadjektiv

Attributive use of the noun: relating to microorganisms or caused by them (e.g. "germ warfare").

Synonyme

Definitionen

germsubstantiv

A microorganism, especially one that causes disease.

Washing your hands regularly can help prevent the spread of germs.

The formative or generative part of an organism that is capable of developing into a new individual or organ.

Under the microscope, the scientist could see the germ that would become the plant's first root.

The embryo in a seed, especially a cereal grain or other plant seed.

Wheat germ is often added to foods for its nutritional benefits.

A beginning or rudiment of an idea, feeling, or process.

The germ of the idea for the novel came to her during a long train journey.

germverb

To begin to sprout or grow; to germinate.

Given warmth and moisture, the seeds will germ in less than a week.

To cause (a seed, grain, or spore) to begin to sprout or develop; to germinate (something).

The brewer gently warmed the barley to germ it before malting.

germadjektiv

Relating to, involving, or caused by microorganisms.

Germ warfare is banned under international law.

Relating to the earliest or embryonic stage of development; germinal.

The scientist focused on the germ cells responsible for forming tissues.