| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| germane | (adjective) relevant and appropriate | - |
| germfree | (adjective) free from germs or pathogenic organisms; sterile | - |
| germicidal | (adjective) preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms | Synonyms: bactericidal, disinfectant |
| germinal | (adjective) containing seeds of later development | Synonyms: originative, seminal |
| germy | (adjective) full of germs or pathological microorganisms | - |