sanitization
Americannoun
plural
sanitizations-
the act or process of sanitizing or removing dirt, germs, etc., as by cleaning or disinfecting.
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the act or process of sanitizing by eliminating material considered unwholesome, objectionable, or incriminating.
Example Sentences
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Sanitization theater arose out of the confusion in the early days of the pandemic.
From Washington Post • Sep. 5, 2020
Sanitization, which means spraying the heck out of pedi tubs and surrounding surfaces with disinfectant after every use, is also important in avoiding fungal infections.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2016
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