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germ
UK
/dʒɜːm/
US
/dʒɝm/
germs
pl
UK
/dʒɜːm/
US
/dʒɝm/
Translations
Washing your hands regularly can help prevent the spread of germs.
Se laver régulièrement les mains peut aider à prévenir la propagation des germes.
Additional translations
Definitions
Washing your hands regularly can help prevent the spread of germs.
Under the microscope, the scientist could see the germ that would become the plant's first root.
Wheat germ is often added to foods for its nutritional benefits.
The germ of the idea for the novel came to her during a long train journey.
germed
Past Simple
germed
Past Participle
germing
ing-form
UK
/dʒɜːm/
US
/dʒɝm/
Rare, chiefly in scientific or poetic style: to germinate; to begin to grow or develop.
Translations
Given warmth and moisture, the seeds will germ in less than a week.
Avec de la chaleur et de l'humidité, les graines germeront en moins d'une semaine.
Definitions
Given warmth and moisture, the seeds will germ in less than a week.
The brewer gently warmed the barley to germ it before malting.
Attributive use of the noun: relating to microorganisms or caused by them (e.g. "germ warfare").
Translations
The scientist focused on the germ cells responsible for forming tissues.
Le scientifique s'est concentré sur les cellules germinatives responsables de la formation des tissus.
Germ warfare is banned under international law.
La guerre microbienne est interdite par le droit international.
Definitions
Germ warfare is banned under international law.
The scientist focused on the germ cells responsible for forming tissues.