Sanitary Definition
sănĭ-tĕrē
adjective
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.
Webster's New World
Free from elements, such as filth or pathogens, that endanger health; hygienic.
Sanitary conditions for the preparation of food.
American Heritage Medicine
In a clean, healthy condition; hygienic.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Sanitary
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French sanitaire from Latin sānitās health sanity
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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