degerm

degerm

(diːˈdʒɜːm)
vb (tr)
to remove the germ from (wheat)to kill the germs on (a person or thing)
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Finally, the pTF was filtered through a 0.22 [micro]m strainer to degerm.
It can also simultaneously degerm, mill and sort corn grits.
Handwashing requires approximately 45 to 90 seconds to access and use a sink with running water, soap, and handdrying facilities; an alcohol-based hand rub can degerm hands in less than 30 seconds and enhance killing of transient hand flora.