"Sanitize" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To free from dirt, bacteria, or other impurities by washing or chemical treatment, especially to make food safe for consumption:
For example, "She sanitized the plates before serving the meal."
To remove or eliminate germs, bacteria, or other potentially harmful substances or features from a surface or substance, often by cleaning or disinfecting, in order to make it safe or clean.
To make something sterilized or completely clean, typically by killing germs and other microorganisms, often using strong chemicals or heat.
Sanitizer refers to a substance or an agent that is used to kill or remove germs, bacteria, viruses, or other types of microorganisms from a surface, object, or area. Sanitizers are commonly used to disinfect and clean surfaces and objects to prevent the spread of disease and infection.
Antimicrobial or antiseptic substances used to reduce the growth of or kill microorganisms, especially in environments where their presence can be hazardous to human health. Examples include hand sanitizers, surface sanitizers, and germicides.