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- pronunciation:
- juhrm
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| definition 1: |
A germ is a very, very small living thing that can cause people to get sick. People wash their hands to get rid of germs.
Covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze is a good way to avoid spreading germs.- synonyms:
- bug
- similar words:
- bacterium, virus
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| definition 2: |
The germ is the most basic part of a living thing, such as the inside part of a seed. Other parts of the living thing grow from the germ.
People often eat the germ of the wheat plant. Wheat germ is a good source of vitamins and minerals.- synonyms:
- bud, seed, sprout
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| related words: |
kernel |
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