Definition of sanitize
sanitized
;sanitizing
transitive verb
1 : to make sanitary (as by cleaning or sterilizing)
2 : to make more acceptable by removing unpleasant or undesired features attempts to sanitize historical accounts
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Examples of sanitize in a Sentence
The housekeeping staff sanitized the bathroom.
They're trying to sanitize the news.
Origin and Etymology of sanitize
Latin sanitas
SANITIZE Defined for English Language Learners
sanitize
playDefinition of sanitize for English Language Learners
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: to make (something) free from dirt, infection, disease, etc., by cleaning it : to make (something) sanitary
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: to make (something) more pleasant and acceptable by taking things that are unpleasant or offensive out of it
Medical Dictionary
sanitize
Medical Definition of sanitize
sanitized
also Britishsanitised
;sanitizing
also Britishsanitising
: to make sanitary (as by cleaning or sterilizing) sanitize all surfaces with a solution of bleach and water
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