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hygienic

hy·gie·nic

UK/haɪˈd͡ʒiːnɪk/ US/haɪˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ uncommon slang

adjective

1.

tending to promote or preserve health

  • “hygienic habits like using disposable tissues”
  • “hygienic surroundings with plenty of fresh air”
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Origin

From French hygiénique. Displaced earlier hygienal.

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