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sanitation
[ san-i-tey-shuhn ]
/ ˌsæn ɪˈteɪ ʃən /
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noun
the development and application of sanitary measures for the sake of cleanliness, protecting health, etc.
the disposal of sewage and solid waste.
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Origin of sanitation
First recorded in 1840–50; sanit(ary) + -ation
Words nearby sanitation
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British Dictionary definitions for sanitation
sanitation
/ (ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən) /
noun
the study and use of practical measures for the preservation of public health
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