sanitary engineering
noun
a branch of civil engineering dealing with matters affecting public health, as water supply or sewage disposal.
Nearby words
sanitarian, sanitarium, sanitary, sanitary belt, sanitary cordon, sanitary engineering, sanitary inspector, sanitary landfill, sanitary napkin, sanitary protection, sanitary towel
Origin of sanitary engineering
First recorded in 1865–70
Related forms
sanitary engineer, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for sanitary engineering
sanitary engineering
noun
the branch of civil engineering associated with the supply of water, disposal of sewage, and other public health services
Derived Forms
sanitary engineer, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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