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sanitation

/ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/noun4 syllables

Sanitation means: making something sanitary (free of germs) as by sterilizing.

Synonyms for sanitation2

noun, as in making something sanitary (free of germs) as by sterilizing

sanitization, sanitisation

What does sanitation mean?2

noun

1

making something sanitary (free of germs) as by sterilizing

2

the state of being clean and conducive to health

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with sanitation?60

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All 60 rhymes for sanitation, grouped by syllable

Sanitation in a sentence

  • Algeria is investing in public transportation, water and sanitation systems, and waste management facilities.Amastan
  • Without water, sanitation and hygiene standards in the hospitals deteriorate.Amastan
  • Sanitation is a very important part of public health.mailohilohi
  • The term sanitation worker is a euphemism for a garbage man.dangell
  • A sanitation crew was called in to deal with the mess.swolesuki
  • Algerian sanitation workers have their work cut out for them.Amastan
  • Impoverished countries may lack the resources to provide clean water and sanitation.mccarras
  • The sanitation workers come early in the morning.Nuel

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Forms of sanitation

as a noun

plural
sanitations