| cordon sanitaire | The barrier erected around a focus of infection. Origin: Fr., sanitary barrier (05 Mar 2000) |
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| sanitary | Healthful; conducive to health; usually in reference to a clean environment. Origin: L. Sanitus, health (05 Mar 2000) |
| sanitary engineering | A branch of engineering concerned with the design, construction, and maintenance of environmental facilities conducive to public health, such as water supply and waste disposal. (12 Dec 1998) |
| drainage, sanitary | A system of artificial or natural drains, generally used for the disposal of liquid wastes. (12 Dec 1998) |