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sanitise

/sænɪˈtaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does sanitise mean?

verb

To make something clean and free from germs, or to remove impurities or unwanted material from something. To remove or destroy germs, bacteria, or other microorganisms from something.

Example

"The hospital staff sanitised the operating theatre before the surgery."

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