Sanitizing

Pronunciation: /ˈsænɪˌtaɪz/

Sanitizing (verb)

  1. To clean something to remove dirt or germs, making it safe to use.
  2. To change or remove parts of something to make it less offensive or harmful.

Examples

  • They need to sanitize the kitchen after cooking.
  • The platform must sanitize user comments to prevent abuse.

Common collocations: sanitize surfaces, properly sanitize, sanitize content, effectively sanitize

Synonyms of Sanitizing

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Sanitizing

  • to make something impure or unclean.
  • to make water or air dirty.