sanitize

Meanings

• Verb

  To clean (something) thoroughly, especially by removing bacteria or other microorganisms.

• Verb

  To make (something) free from offensive or objectionable material, especially in order to make it suitable for a particular purpose or audience.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sanitize
chlorinate , magnate , relate , vaccinate

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Variants

List of all variants of sanitize that leads to same result
sanitization , sanitizations , sanitize , sanitized , sanitizes , sanitizing

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Etymology

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From sanitarium, a hospital for the treatment and care of patients with contagious diseases, from sanitas, health.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the term 'sanitize' was in 1865.

2. Sanitizing your phone can help reduce the spread of germs and bacteria.

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Related Concepts

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1. Disinfection: A process of killing or eliminating microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi, to prevent the spread of infection.

2. Sterilization: A process of eliminating all forms of microbial life from an object or environment.

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Culture

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Sanitize is a common term used in various contexts, such as public health, food preparation, and technology. It has become an essential practice to ensure the cleanliness and safety of environments and items.

How to Memorize "sanitize"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person wearing protective gear while cleaning a surface or room, making sure to cover all areas.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sanitize' with cleanliness and safety.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'SANITIZE' - Soap, Alcohol, No-touch, Inspect, Time, Isolate, and Eliminate.

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