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We sanitize the table before snack time.
What does Sanitize mean?
clean something to remove germs.
Dictionary definition
To make something clean and safer by removing germs or harmful dirt.
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The nurse showed students how to sanitize their hands properly.
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Restaurants sanitize tools and surfaces to help keep food preparation safe.
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What does sanitize mean?
Sanitize means clean something to remove germs.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to sanitize?
Disinfect is close in meaning to sanitize in this context.
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WordSanitize.
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MeaningSanitize means clean something to remove germs.
ExampleExample: We sanitize the table before snack time.
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- Syllables
- san · uh · tyz
- Strongest beat
- san
- Ending
- tyz
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on san.
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Synonyms
Words like Sanitize
cleanUse when making something free from dirt or germs.
disinfectUse when removing many germs from a surface.
washUse for cleaning with water or soap.
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Sanitize word family
Base word
sanitize
verb
sanitizes
Sanitizes now or regularly.
verb
sanitized
Cleaned to remove germs.
verb
sanitizing
Cleaning to remove germs now.
noun
sanitizer
A product used to sanitize.
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