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sanitized

/sænɪtaɪzd/ verb, adjective · British & US
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What does sanitized mean?

verb, adjective

Made clean and free from germs or other impurities, or made to remove any objectionable or unpleasant features. Sanitized can also refer to the act of removing or concealing sensitive or confidential information.

Example

"The hospital took steps to sanitize the equipment after each use."

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