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Definition of sanitize verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

     

    sanitize

     verb
    verb
    NAmE//ˈsænəˌtaɪz//
     
    (formal)Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they sanitize
     
    he / she / it sanitizes
     
    past simple sanitized
     
    -ing form sanitizing
     
     
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  1. 1sanitize something (disapproving) to remove the parts of something that could be considered unpleasant This sanitized account of his life does not mention his time in prison.
  2. 2sanitize something to clean something thoroughly using chemicals to remove bacteria synonym disinfect
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