Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sanitized

verb
/ˈsænɪtaɪzd/
Definition
Made free from bacteria or other living organisms, cleaned or purified.
Examples
  • The hospital sanitized all its equipment to ensure patient safety.
  • After the party, we sanitized the kitchen to make it spotless.
  • The company sanitized its workspaces frequently to prevent the spread of illness.
Meaning
To sanitize means to make something clean and safe, especially by removing germs and impurities.
Synonyms
  • cleaned
  • sterilized
  • disinfected
  • purified
  • cleansed