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sanitization

American  
[san-i-tiz-ay-shuhn] / ˌsæn ɪ tɪzˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

plural

sanitizations
  1. the act or process of sanitizing or removing dirt, germs, etc., as by cleaning or disinfecting.

  2. the act or process of sanitizing by eliminating material considered unwholesome, objectionable, or incriminating.


Example Sentences

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The danger isn’t that Mr. Fuentes and his ilk drive a genuine movement, but that their sanitization might make them one.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the meantime, Virginia Mason Medical Center is doubling down on cleaning and sanitization protocols, Ross said.

From Seattle Times

PCRM's letter said pathogens were carried on removed implants from monkeys after improper sanitization and packaging.

From Reuters

Choose a hot water or sanitization cycle to kill off any odor-causing bacteria.

From Salon

"We are at the contained stage. But our State Agency partners are and will lead clean up and sanitization. They will lead full vulture removal and roost removal and sanitation."

From Salon