hygienic
Free from contamination
Hygienic means clean and free from disease-causing agents, or designed to promote cleanliness: hygienic food preparation, hygienic conditions.
The word often describes practices or environments that meet health standards: The kitchen wasn't exactly hygienic.
Something unhygienic poses contamination risks.
Free from microorganisms
- asepticFree from pathogens
- autoclavePressurized steam sterilization chamber
- surgicalRelating to operations
- germ-freeLacking any microorganisms
pasteurization · sterilizer · gloves · mask · gown · scalpel · operating-room · dressing
Fatty alkali cleanser
- sanitizerAgent that reduces microbes
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
- washclothSmall bathing cloth
- scrubClean by rubbing hard
rinse · handwashing · antibacterial · antiseptic · germicide · cleanser · detergent · wipes
Self-care for appearance
- deodorantOdor-masking body product
- antiperspirantBlocks underarm moisture
- dentalRelating to teeth
- skincareComplexion maintenance regimen
cleanliness · freshness · halitosis · dandruff · acne · toiletries · bidet · menstrual
Cleanliness for public health
- regulationsEnforced rules and standards
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- certificationAttestation of qualification
food-safety · potable · cross-contamination · expiration · recalls · guidelines · protocols · audits
sterile
Free from microorganisms
- asepticFree from pathogens
- autoclavePressurized steam sterilization chamber
- surgicalRelating to operations
germ-free · pasteurization · sterilizer · gloves · mask · gown · scalpel · operating-room · dressing · bandage
soap
Fatty alkali cleanser
- sanitizerAgent that reduces microbes
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
- washclothSmall bathing cloth
scrub · rinse · handwashing · antibacterial · antiseptic · germicide · cleanser · detergent · wipes · mouthwash
grooming
Self-care for appearance
- deodorantOdor-masking body product
- antiperspirantBlocks underarm moisture
- dentalRelating to teeth
skincare · cleanliness · freshness · halitosis · dandruff · acne · toiletries · bidet · menstrual · shaving
sanitation
Cleanliness for public health
- regulationsEnforced rules and standards
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
certification · food-safety · potable · cross-contamination · expiration · recalls · guidelines · protocols · audits · ratings
germ
Disease-causing microorganism
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
- microbeMicroscopic living organism
pathogen · infection · contagion · transmission · immunity · vaccination · epidemic · outbreak · touchless · antimicrobial
- cleanlinessclean, cleanliness, clean up, dirty, neatness
- lab qualitiessterile, calibrated, controlled, precise, accurate
- puritypure, purity, pristine, spotless, spotlessness
- sterilesterile, germ-free, aseptic, sanitized, disinfected
- cleanroom termscleanroom, sterile, HEPA filter, laminar flow, airlock
- tidyneat, orderly, organized, tidied, uncluttered
hygienicunhygienic
Not clean or sanitary
unsanitary · insanitary · unclean · dirty · filthy
- personal hygieneCare of one's body
- good hygieneHealth-promoting cleanliness practices
- dental hygieneCare of teeth and gums
- dental hygienistProfessional who cleans teeth
- oral hygieneMouth cleanliness maintenance
- poor hygieneInadequate self-care practices