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hygienic

hy·gien·ic [ hī jénnik, hī jnik, h jee énnik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. of cleanliness: relating to the scientific study or principles of cleanliness

2. promoting health: promoting health or cleanliness

3. germ-free: clean or free from disease-causing microorganisms


hy·gien·i·cal·ly adverb
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