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Adjective: hygienic  `hI'jee-nik or `hI'je-nik [N. Amer], `hI'jee-nik [Brit]
  1. Tending to promote or preserve health
    "hygienic habits like using disposable tissues"; "hygienic surroundings with plenty of fresh air"
    - hygienical

See also: healthful, hygiene, hygienically, sanitary

Encyclopedia: Hygienic

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