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noun ADJ. virulent The epidemic was caused by a particularly virulent flu germ. | flu, typhoid, etc. VERB + GERM carry Children carry all kinds of germs home from school. | harbour Cracks and scratches in work surfaces can harbour germs. | destroy, kill They used bleach to kill any germs in the sink and drain. GERM + NOUN warfare
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