hygienics
noun
hy·gien·ics
ˌhī-ˈjē-niks 
-ˈje-,
also
-jē-ˈe-niks
plural in form but singular in construction
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By the turn of the century, Victorians were fluent enough in hygienics to prefer more sanitary surfaces in a bathroom, hence the popularity of white tile.
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Kelsey Keith, ELLE Decor, 17 Feb. 2021
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“Hygienics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hygienics. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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hygienics
noun, plural in form but singular in construction
hy·gien·ics
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