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单词 sanitary
释义

sanitary

adjective

san·​i·​tary ˈsa-nə-ˌter-ē How to pronounce sanitary (audio)
1
: of or relating to health
sanitary measures
2
: of, relating to, or used in the disposal especially of domestic waterborne waste
a sanitary sewer system
3
: characterized by or readily kept in cleanliness
sanitary packages
sanitarily
ˌsa-nə-ˈter-ə-lē How to pronounce sanitary (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

  • aseptic
  • germfree
  • hygienic
  • sterile
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Example Sentences

the nurse made sure that everything in the room was sanitary so that the baby wouldn't get sick
Recent Examples on the Web Below, Venezuelan migrants stood on the roof of an immigration detention center in Tapachula following an uprising that migrants said was caused by poor sanitary conditions, a lack of food, overcrowding and delays in migration and asylum processing. New York Times, 11 June 2022 The wealthy, privileged elite of Jerusalem in the 7th century BCE were plagued by poor sanitary conditions and resulting parasitic intestinal diseases, according to a paper published earlier this year in the International Journal of Paleopathology. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 20 May 2022 This prompted a voluntary recall by Abbott as well as an FDA inspection that found the plant did not maintain acceptable sanitary conditions. Laura Reiley, Washington Post, 16 May 2022 According to findings released in March by federal safety inspectors, Abbott failed to maintain sanitary conditions and procedures at the plant. Josh Boak And Pat Eaton-robb, Chron, 13 May 2022 The lawmakers issued a broad request to Abbott, asking for all documents and communications related to sanitary conditions, quality control or contamination at its Sturgis facility. Siobhan Hughes, WSJ, 13 May 2022 Subsequently, the Food and Drug Administration in March issued preliminary findings about the formula maker's failure to maintain sanitary conditions and procedures at that plant. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 7 May 2022 Overcrowding and poor sanitary conditions led to outbreaks of typhus, tuberculosis, typhoid fever and dysentery. Frederick N. Rasmussen, baltimoresun.com, 1 Mar. 2022 Department reported that rainfall caused sanitary sewer overflows at several locations throughout the city. Julia Musto, Fox News, 23 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

French sanitaire, from Latin sanitas

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

sanitary

adjective

san·​i·​tary ˈsa-nə-ˌter-ē How to pronounce sanitary (audio)
1
: relating to health or hygiene
poor sanitary conditions
2
: free from filth, infection, or other dangers to health
sanitary hands

Medical Definition

sanitary

adjective

san·​i·​tary ˈsan-ə-ˌter-ē How to pronounce sanitary (audio)
1
: of or relating to health
sanitary measures
2
: of, relating to, or used in the disposal especially of domestic waterborne waste
sanitary sewage
3
: characterized by or readily kept in cleanliness
sanitary food handling

sanitary

adjective

as in sterile
free from filth, infection, or dangers to health the nurse made sure that everything in the room was sanitary so that the baby wouldn't get sick

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • sterile
  • hygienic
  • aseptic
  • antibiotic
  • germfree
  • clean
  • healthful
  • pristine
  • antibacterial
  • washed
  • germicidal
  • stainless
  • immaculate
  • antiseptic
  • beneficial
  • microbicidal
  • healthy
  • spotless
  • unsoiled
  • wholesome
  • salubrious
  • unsullied
  • germproof
  • spic-and-span
  • salutary
  • restorative
  • unpolluted
  • unstained
  • purified
  • scrubbed
  • pure
  • cleansed
  • untainted
  • bleached
  • spick-and-span
  • squeaky-clean
  • undefiled
  • whitened
  • taintless
  • salutiferous
  • abluted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unsanitary
  • insanitary
  • unhygienic
  • toxic
  • infectious
  • pathogenic
  • poisonous
  • dirty
  • unclean
  • filthy
  • unsterile
  • sickening
  • soiled
  • grimy
  • pathogenetic
  • sordid
  • muddy
  • foul
  • dusty
  • dingy
  • stained
  • germy
  • unwashed
  • grubby
  • nasty
  • unhealthy
  • noxious
  • grungy
  • unhealthful
  • mucky
  • unwholesome
  • bedraggled
  • miasmic
  • polluted
  • uncleanly
  • unsterilized
  • tainted
  • insalubrious
  • sullied
  • draggled
  • smirched
  • besmirched
  • defiled
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