adj
Meaning 1
Being too hygienic.
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adj
Being too hygienic.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adj
Having an overemphasis on "safety" or "cleanliness" as defined only for the consumer, that effectively forces the use of pesticides, other chemicals, or even requires or encourages genetically modified organisms to prevent insects; and applied to certain agricultural policies, laws, food regulations, wholesale food buying rules, and tax, tariff and trade measures by advocates of organic farming.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory
Qualifier: environment
Topics: agriculture, business, lifestyle
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History
From hyper- + hygienist.