CEFR B1

hygienic

adjective

Meaning

Relating to or promoting health and cleanliness; clean and free from germs.

The hospital maintains extremely hygienic conditions to prevent infections.
Using hand sanitizer is a quick way to be more hygienic when water and soap aren't available.

Synonyms: clean, sanitary, sterile, aseptic

adjective

Pronunciation: haɪˈdʒiːnɪk

Relating to or promoting health and cleanliness; clean and free from germs.

The hospital maintains extremely hygienic conditions to prevent infections.
Using hand sanitizer is a quick way to be more hygienic when water and soap aren't available.
She always keeps her kitchen surfaces hygienic by wiping them down regularly with disinfectant.

be hygienic (collocation): To be clean and free from germs. — "It's important to be hygienic, especially when handling food."
hygienic for (prepositional phrase): Clean and safe for a particular purpose or group. — "The water was not hygienic for drinking without boiling."

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