spread of germs
noun phraseUK /sprɛd əv dʒɜːmz/
US /sprɛd əv dʒɝːmz/
The way tiny bugs move from one person to another and make people sick.
Washing your hands helps stop the spread of germs.
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2. The movement of tiny living things through the air, water, or on surfaces.
Coughing without covering your mouth speeds up the spread of germs in a classroom.
3. The process by which an illness passes from one person or animal to another.
Doctors study the spread of germs to learn how to keep people healthy.
4. The growing reach of harmful microorganisms in a place like a hospital or kitchen.
Cleaning the kitchen counters every day limits the spread of germs.