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   clean

   /kliːn/

   adjective

   • 1. free from dirt, marks, or stains: "the room was spotlessly clean" Similar washedscrubbedcleansedcleanedpolishedspotlessunsoiledunstainedunspottedunsulliedunblemishedimmaculatepristinespecklessdirt-freehygienicsanitarydisinfectedsterilizedsterileasepticdecontaminatedhealthypurewhitewhiter than whitelaunderedinformal:squeaky cleanas clean as a whistleOpposite dirty
   • ▪ having been washed since last worn or used: "a clean blouse"
   • ▪ (of paper) not yet marked by writing or drawing: "he copied the advert on to a clean sheet of paper" Similar blankemptybareclearplainwhiteunusednewpristinefreshunmarkedunfilleduntouchedOpposite used
   • ▪ (of a person) attentive to personal hygiene: "by nature he was clean and neat"
   • ▪ free from pollutants or unpleasant substances: "we will create a cleaner, safer environment" Similar pureclearfreshcrisprefreshingunpolluteduncontaminateduntaintedunmixedunadulterateddistilledpurifiedOpposite polluted
   • ▪ (of a fuel, source of energy, or form of technology) producing relatively few or no net emissions of greenhouse gases: "significant policy measures to boost clean energy were lacking"
   • ▪ relating to a diet consisting primarily of unprocessed and unrefined food: "you have to eat clean foods to change your physique"
   • ▪ free from or producing relatively little radioactive contamination.
   • ▪ (of timber) free from knots: "the forester and the sawyer reject timber that is not straight and clean"
   • 2. morally uncontaminated; pure; innocent: "clean living" Similar virtuousgooduprightupstandinghonourablerespectablereputabledecentrighteousmoralmorally correctethicalexemplaryhonestjustinnocentpurechasteundefiledguiltlessblamelessirreproachableunimpeachablepure as the driven snowwhiter than whiteimmaculateimpeccableinformal:squeaky cleaninnocentguiltlessblamelessclearin the clearnot to blameguilt-freecrime-freeabove suspicionunimpeachableirreproachableinformal:squeaky cleanOpposite immoralguilty
   • ▪ not sexually offensive or obscene: "it's all good clean fun"
   • ▪ showing or having no record of offences or crimes: "a clean driving licence is essential for the job"
   • ▪ played or done according to the rules: "the game was clean and fair from start to finish" Similar fairhonestsportingsportsmanlikejustuprightlaw-abidingchivalroushonourableaccording to the rulesaccording to Hoyleinformal:on the levelOpposite dirtyunfair
   • ▪ not possessing or containing anything illegal, especially drugs or stolen goods: informal "I searched him and his luggage, and he was clean"
   • ▪ (of a person) not taking or having taken drugs or alcohol: informal "I had been here for only a fortnight and clean for three weeks" Similar soberteetotalnon-drinkingclear-headedas sober as a judgedrug-freefree of drugsoff drugsabstinentself-restrainedinformal:dryon the wagonstraight
   • ▪ free from ceremonial defilement, according to Mosaic Law or other religious codes.
   • 3. free from irregularities; having a smooth edge or surface: "a clean fracture of the leg"
   • ▪ having a simple, well-defined, and pleasing shape: "the clean lines and pared-down planes of modernism" Similar simpleelegantgracefulunclutteredtrimshapelyunfussyuncomplicatedstreamlinedsmoothwell defineddefiniteclean-cutregularsymmetricalOpposite complexelaborate
   • ▪ (of an action) smoothly and skilfully done: "he took a clean catch" Similar neatsmoothcrispstraightaccuratepreciseslickinch-perfectOpposite ragged
   • 4. (of a taste, sound, or smell) giving a clear and distinctive impression to the senses; sharp and fresh: "clean, fresh, natural flavours"

   adverb

   • 1. so as to be free from dirt, marks, or unwanted matter: "the room had been washed clean"
   • ▪ in a way that involves the consumption of unprocessed, unrefined, and nutrient-rich food: "plain oatmeal is a staple for anyone who's eating clean"
   • 2. used to emphasize the completeness of a reported action, condition, or experience: informal "he was knocked clean off his feet"

   verb

   • 1. make clean; remove dirt, marks, or stains from: "clean your teeth properly after meals" Similar washcleansewipespongescrubmoprinsescourswabhose downsluice (down)flushpolishdisinfectshampooflossliterary:lavelaunderdry-cleanOpposite dirtysoil
   • ▪ remove the innards of (fish or poultry) prior to cooking: "there are a variety of ways to cook the herring, but it must first be gutted and cleaned" Similar guteviscerateremove the innards ofdrawdress

   noun

   • 1. an act of cleaning something: "he gave the room a clean"

   Word Origin Old Englishclǣne, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German klein ‘small’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. cleanable adjective
   • 2. cleanish adjective
   • 3. cleanness noun

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2. cmmonline.com › articles › how-do-you-define-cleanHow do you define clean? What is an acceptable quality level?

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   5 days ago · Properly understood, defining “clean” is really a question of quality. Specifically, “What is an acceptable quality level?” Philip Crosby, a leading contributor to management theory and quality management practice defined quality as “conformance to requirements, not as ‘goodness.’”

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   Sep 19, 2010 · Learn how the word "clean" and its related terms are defined and measured in the professional cleaning industry. Find out the differences between cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting, and how to use green products effectively.

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   3 days ago · Clean eating is a nutritional trend that translates as “clean eating”. This is what it’s all about: Clean eating means eating food that is as natural and unprocessed as possible for a healthier diet. It involves avoiding artificial additives, sugar and highly processed foods. The idea is to give your body good, fresh food that provides it ...

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   3 days ago · Definition. 💡 Inbox decluttering is the process of making a messy inbox more organized. The verb " declutter " means "to remove things you don't need," but in the context of email management, it's not just about removal by deleting. Sometimes, it also means moving messages to appropriate folders, archiving important emails for future ...

6. www.allure.com › story › best-of-beauty-clean-skinAllure Best of Beauty 2024: Clean Winners

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   3 days ago · Best Clean Skin Care. Mara Chia + Moringa Algae Enzyme Cleansing Oil. $58. Amazon. Why It Won: Like many cleansing oils, Mara Chia + Moringa Algae Enzyme Cleansing Oil sweeps away the day's makeup ...

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   4 days ago · “Clean beauty” focuses on safety and transparency. Products in this category are formulated without harmful or toxic ingredients, whether they are natural or synthetic. The clean beauty movement emphasizes the health of the consumer and the environment by eliminating harmful chemicals like parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrances, and other known toxins.

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   5 days ago · We will describe the steps in environmental health planning and give you an overview of your role in the management of hygiene and environmental health at community level. This session will help you better understand subsequent sessions in this Module.