Both Uses of
hygiene
in
Babbitt
- It possessed a non-conducting fiber ice-container, a porcelain water-jar (guaranteed hygienic), a drip-less non-clogging sanitary faucet, and machine-painted decorations in two tones of gold.†
Chpt 3 *
- He was edified to learn that the selling of Bibles was a hustling and strictly competitive industry, and as an expert on hygiene he was pleased by the Sanitary Communion Outfit Company's announcement of "an improved and satisfactory outfit throughout, including highly polished beautiful mahogany tray.†
Chpt 16
Definition:
practices promoting the prevention of illness and maintenance of health -- such as cleanliness or promoting sanitary conditions