Degermed

/diːˈdʒɜːmd/ adjective

Definition

Having been treated to remove germs; sterilized or disinfected.

Etymology

Past tense/past participle of degerm plus -ed suffix.

Kelly Says

Degermed seeds and grains are specially processed for animal feed and laboratories where contamination could ruin experiments or cause disease—precision matters in controlled environments.

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