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pathogen-free

[/ˈpæθədʒən friː/]
adjective
livre de patógenos
1. Free from disease-causing organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites
The laboratory maintains pathogen-free conditions for the experiment.
O laboratório mantém condições livres de patógenos para o experimento.
2. Certified as not carrying or containing harmful microorganisms
These pathogen-free seeds are guaranteed safe for planting.
Estas sementes livres de patógenos são garantidas como seguras para plantio.
Synonyms
disease-freesterileuncontaminatedcleanmicroorganism-free
Antonyms
contaminatedinfectedpathogen-ladendisease-ridden

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
livre de patógenos
Standard usage in scientific and agricultural contexts
São Paulo
livre de patógenos
Common in research institutions and farming industries
Portugal
isento de agentes patogénicos
Alternative phrasing used in European Portuguese scientific literature

Related Idioms & Phrases

clean bill of health
sterile environment
safe for consumption
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