verb
- to remove germs from; to disinfect or sterilize
Usage: third person singular present tense of degerm; commonly used in medical, food safety, and hygiene contexts
Examples
- The hospital degerms all surgical instruments before use.
- This cleaning solution degerms surfaces in seconds.
- She degerms her hands regularly throughout the day.
- The food processing plant degerms equipment daily.
- UV light degerms water in purification systems.
- Modern dishwashers degerm dishes at high temperatures.