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Sanitary engineering

Scope note

Branch of enironmental engineering specifically concerned with the protection and promotion of the public health, specifically with the provision of clean air, food, water, and housing.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300054485

Broader Terms used

environmental engineering

Term used for

engineering, sanitary

Created

13yrs ago

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