germspread
nounUK /ˈdʒɜːm.spred/
US /ˈdʒɝːm.spred/
The way germs move from one person or place to another.
Washing your hands helps stop germspread.
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2. The act of germs traveling through the air when someone coughs or sneezes.
Covering your mouth can slow germspread in a crowded room.
3. The passing of germs through touching shared objects like toys or doorknobs.
Cleaning desks at school reduces germspread between classmates.
4. The movement of germs through food or water that is not clean.
Boiling water can prevent germspread in some villages.