1. the present participle of degerm; to remove germs or microorganisms from something
Usage: technical; medical/scientific context

1. the process or act of removing germs or microorganisms from a surface or object
Usage: technical; medical/scientific context

Examples

• The hospital staff is degerming the operating room before surgery.
• Degerming surfaces with bleach solution kills most harmful bacteria.
• The degerming process requires careful attention to detail.
• Proper degerming of medical instruments is essential for patient safety.
• She spent the morning degerming the laboratory equipment.
• Degerming is a critical step in food preparation facilities.