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hygienic

[hahy-jee-en-ik, hahy-jen-, -jee-nik] / ˌhaɪ dʒiˈɛn ɪk, haɪˈdʒɛn-, -ˈdʒi nɪk /


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For several weeks, the keys for my replacement car shared a space with the yoghurt and leftovers until I invested in a more reliable and hygienic precaution - a Faraday pouch.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

"Our results suggest that beliefs about water safety may actually contribute to contamination because people don't take the same hygienic steps with sources they trust that they might with other less trusted sources," Ramay said.

From Science Daily • Jan. 23, 2026

It's also worth noting that soaking poultry in a brine of water and vinegar or citrus juice does not make it more hygienic.

From Salon • Nov. 27, 2023

Doctors provided care and Hamas ensured conditions were hygienic, she said.

From Reuters • Nov. 22, 2023

There it can only be hygienic; here it is beautiful.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque