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sanitation

san·i·ta·tion [ sànnə táysh'n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. study of water and sewage systems: the study and maintenance of public health and hygiene, especially the water supply and sewage systems
sanitation laws

2. sewage and garbage collection and disposal: conditions or procedures related to the collection and disposal of sewage and garbage

[Mid-19th century. <sanitary]
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