Adjective: hygienic ,hI'jee-nik or ,hI'je-nik [N. Amer], ,hI'jee-nik [Brit]
- Promoting health and cleanliness through sanitary practices
"hygienic habits like using disposable tissues";
- hygienical [rare]
- Relating to the science or practice of hygiene
"The hospital implemented strict hygienic protocols"
Encyclopedia: Hygienic