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HYGIENIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does hygienic mean?
• HYGIENIC (adjective)
The adjective HYGIENIC has 1 sense:
1. tending to promote or preserve health
Familiarity information: HYGIENIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Tending to promote or preserve health
Synonyms:
hygienic; hygienical
Context example:
hygienic surroundings with plenty of fresh air
Similar:
healthful; sanitary (free from filth and pathogens)
Derivation:
hygiene (the science concerned with the prevention of illness and maintenance of health)
hygiene (a condition promoting sanitary practices)
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