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sanitary engineering

noun

a branch of civil engineering dealing with matters affecting public health, as water supply or sewage disposal.

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Origin of sanitary engineering

First recorded in 1865–70

OTHER WORDS FROM sanitary engineering

sanitary engineer, noun

Words nearby sanitary engineering

sanitarian, sanitarium, sanitary, sanitary belt, sanitary cordon, sanitary engineering, sanitary inspector, sanitary landfill, sanitary napkin, sanitary protection, sanitary towel
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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 of sanitary engineering

sanitary engineer, noun
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