Definition of Germproof

1. Adjective. Resistant to germs. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Germproof

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Germproof

germing
germinoma
germins
germiparity
germless
germlike
germline
germlines
germogen
germogens
germophobe
germophobes
germophobic
germplasm
germplasms
germproof (current term)
germs
germule
germules
germy
germyl
germylene
germylenes
germylidene
germylidenes
germylium
gerne
gerned
gerner
gerners

Literary usage of Germproof

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Sanitarian by Medico-Legal Society of New York (1894)
"Most of these filters are claimed to be germproof as well as dirtproof. ... The germproof Water Stone Filter Company (Akron & Canton Stoneware Agency, ..."

2. The Craftsman by Gustav Stickley (1907)
"The walls are made absolutely tight by layers of waterproof and germproof paper placed between the sheathing and the slabs. There are two fireplaces in this ..."

3. Architecture and Building (1912)
"... the original germproof white finish for toi and bath room fixtures. It must be seen be appreciated. Thirteen years of continuous success a: the many ..."

4. The School Journal (1900)
"... easily adjusted, strong Leatherette, Waterproof and germproof. RECEIVES all the Soiling, Handling, Wear and Tear instead of the book itself! ..."

5. New York Teachers' Monographs by Sidney Marsden Fuerst (1905)
"It's the WATERPROOF LEATHERETTE Hard Finished = germproof USED IN THE HOLDEN BOOK COVERS IX CTS. EACH THAT FURNISHES CTS. EACH PERFECT PROTECTION to a Book, ..."

6. "Speaking of Operations--" by Irvin Shrewsbury Cobb (1915)
"... doctor may still retain his traditional aspect and yet be practically germproof. Doctor X was trimmed in accordance with the ethics of the newer school. ..."

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