sanitize
verb (used with object)
to free from dirt, germs, etc., as by cleaning or sterilizing.
sanitise
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a variation of
sanitize.
Example Sentences
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As well as getting rid of any recalled products, the CDC added that people should clean and sanitise any surface they may have touched.
From BBC ● Nov. 18, 2024
In its latest advice to bishops, the CEI called for continued precautions, such as inviting the faithful to sanitise their hands upon entering a church.
From Reuters ● Dec. 3, 2022
"As best as possible, people need to wear masks, avoid crowds, maintain social distance and find ways to wash hands and sanitise," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2021
He hit the first one and the umpires had to sanitise the ball, then a couple of balls later Bairstow hit another six into the crowd and the umpires had to sanitise the ball again.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2021
We call my mum the Sanitiser Lady because she won’t let us touch anything and is always making us sanitise our hands.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 3, 2021
