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Definition of "transmittable" [transmittable]

  • Able to be transmitted (adjective)
  • Transmissible (adjective)

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Use "transmittable" in a sentence
  • "Ultimately, only the trichinae are life-threatening parasites, because they are transmittable to humans and there is no way whatsoever to detect their presence without a microscope."
  • "Moreover, the great majority of all protozoa, filariae, bacteria, and viruses are not dangerous for human consumption, because they are not transmittable to humans, i.e., they are simply excreted when consumed.16 Their greatest drawback is that they do reduce the quality of the meat."
  • "Their mission is to reduce transmittable diseases, and they provide information on how to avoid transmission."