hygienichy‧gien‧ic /haɪˈdʒiːnɪk $ -ˈdʒe-, -ˈdʒiː-/ ●○○ adjective 
Examples
An inspector ensures that food is prepared in hygienic conditions.—hygienically /-kli/ adverb
ExamplesEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
Thesaurus- Hygienic conditions are poor at hospitals in the war zone.
- Cleansall kills germs as well, leaving you kitchen clean and hygienic.
- Meat products must always be kept in hygienic conditions.
- According to a Lever Brothers spokesman, the humble bar is not as hygienic.
- It kills the germs as well, leaving the whole area clean and hygienic.
- Rentokil Sanitact is dedicated to meeting ladies' hygiene needs by the hygienic disposal of used sanitary dressings.
- Rothenbuhler's experiments on the hygienic behaviour of bees provides a very clear example of the genetic control of behaviour.
- Such goods do not need to be durable or aesthetic, so long as they are hygienic and functional.
- Unsmiling, hygienic, and butch.
Longman Language Activatorcompletely clean so that diseases cannot spread► clean
Collocations · Three out of five people in developing countries have no easy access to clean water.· The department is responsible for maintaining the bedrooms and public rooms in a clean and sanitary condition.
► pure water or air that is pure is completely clean and does not contain anything harmful such as dirt or bacteria: · It felt good to get away from the city and breathe in some pure mountain air.· The water in the lake is so pure you can drink it.
► hygienic extremely clean so that diseases are unlikely to spread: · Cleansall kills germs as well, leaving your kitchen clean and hygienic.hygienic conditions: · Meat products must always be kept in hygienic conditions.
► sterile completely clean, free from bacteria, and safe for medical or scientific purposes: · Red Cross officials say they are running short of disinfectant and sterile bandages.· Giving blood is perfectly safe. All equipment is sterile, used once and thrown away.
WORD SETS► Cleaningbin, nounbin liner, nounboil, verbborax, nounBrillo pad, nounbroom, nounbroomstick, nouncarpet sweeper, nounchar, verbchar, nouncharlady, nouncharwoman, nounchimney sweep, nouncleaner, nouncleanser, nounclothes basket, nounclothesline, nounclothes peg, nounconditioner, noundeodorize, verbdescale, verbdisinfect, verbdisinfectant, noundry-clean, verbdust, verbduster, noundustpan, nounfabric softener, nounfeather duster, nounflush, verbFrench polish, nounfumigate, verbhamper, nounHoover, nounhoover, verbhygiene, nounhygienic, adjectivekitchen roll, nounlaundry basket, nounlimescale, nounline, nounload, nounmangle, nounmop, nounmop, verbpolish, nounrag, nounrinse, verbrinse, nounsanitary, adjectivesanitation, nounscour, verbscourer, nounscrub, verbscrub, nounscrubbing brush, nounshampoo, nounsoak, verbsoak, nounsoapflakes, nounsoap powder, nounsoapsuds, nounsoapy, adjectivesoda, nounsoftener, nounspin, verbspin-dryer, nounsqueegee, nounstarch, verbsuds, nounswab, verbsweep, verbsweep, nounsweeper, nounsweepings, nounswill, verbswill, nountea cloth, nountea towel, nountide-mark, nounturpentine, nounturps, nounvacuum, nounvacuum, verbvacuum cleaner, nounwash, nounwashable, adjectivewashboard, nounwashcloth, nounwashday, nounwasher, nounwasher-dryer, nounwashing, nounwashing line, nounwashing machine, nounwashing powder, nounwashing soda, nounwashing-up, nounwashing-up liquid, nounwashtub, nounwhisk broom, nounwindow cleaner, nounwipe, verbwire wool, nounwring, verbwringer, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► more
clean and likely to prevent bacteria, infections, or disease from spreading: · Carpets, tiles and flooring, the Steamatic helps revive all sorts of surfaces leaving them more hygienic, cleaner and brighter.· Sustainable development consoles us with the idea that we can go on having more provided we are more hygienic and respect nature.· Result: not only is disposal much more hygienic than other methods, but it's also cheaper.
An inspector ensures that food is prepared in hygienic conditions.—hygienically /-kli/ adverb