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sanitary definition

sani·tary (san′ə ter′ē)

adjective

  1. of health or the rules and conditions of health; esp., promoting health and healthful conditions by the elimination of dirt and agents of infection or disease
  2. in a clean, healthy condition; hygienic

Etymology: Fr sanitaire < L sanitas: see sanitarium & -ary

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