HYGIENIC Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

hygienic

adjective

ˌhī-ˈjē-nik

Definition of hygienic

as in sanitary

free from filth, infection, or dangers to health food packaging done under rigidly hygienic conditions

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Recent Examples of hygienic The Associated Press visited a school in Nuwakot that is being used as a temporary aid distribution center, where nongovernmental organizations distributed solar panels, clothes and basic hygienic goods. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 The water, which goes through a multistage filter, has to be regularly flushed out to remain hygienic; the scent dispensers need to be refilled; and the spray nozzles need to be unclogged. — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026 Properly handle and dispose of trash and pet waste to maintain a hygienic environment for everyone. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026 Reusable Gloves Reusable gloves help protect your hands from bacteria and cleaning products while making toilet cleaning more hygienic. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hygienic

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Attempting to de-escalate the scare, Rospotrebnadzor declared the regional sanitary situation stable after secondary testing showed no traces of dangerous pathogens linked to Shipilova’s research.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
As the war raged on, this makeshift countermeasure was replaced by more sanitary and effective innovations, including gauze pads soaked in hyposulfite solution, flannel hoods, tube helmets, and box respirators.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of sanitary

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The second stories house supplies of the metals, films, and components needed, as well as a very substantial set of HVAC equipment to keep the processes sterile, dust-free, and at the right temperature.

— John Voelcker, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026
Right now yeast fermentation is the standard method of producing heme (as leghemoglobin), but the sterile environment and industrial equipment necessary for manufacturing can be pricey.

— Lila Magbilang, Scientific American, 12 Oct. 2026

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