sanitizing

Definitions

The process of making something hygienic and free of bacteria or other microorganisms.

The act of altering or censoring information to make it appear more acceptable or less offensive.

Examples

The staff is busy sanitizing all the tables and chairs after every customer leaves.

He spent the afternoon sanitizing his workspace to ensure a germ-free environment.

Regularly sanitizing your hands is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of illness.

Synonyms

disinfecting sterilizing cleansing purifying decontaminating cleaning scrubbing

Antonyms

contaminating polluting infecting dirtying soiling fouling tainting