germlike

/ˈdʒɜrmlaɪk/
adjective
  1. Resembling or characteristic of a germ (a microorganism or a seed).
    • Under the microscope, the bacteria appeared as tiny, germlike dots.
    • The new cleaning product claims to destroy germlike particles on surfaces.
    • The artist painted germlike shapes that looked like little seeds floating in water.
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