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- [san-i-tahyz]
- /ˈsæn ɪˌtaɪz/
- /ˈsæn.ɪ.taɪz/
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- [san-i-tahyz]
- /ˈsæn ɪˌtaɪz/
Definitions of sanitise word
- verb with object sanitise to free from dirt, germs, etc., as by cleaning or sterilizing. 1
- verb with object sanitise to make less offensive by eliminating anything unwholesome, objectionable, incriminating, etc.: to sanitize a document before releasing it to the press. 1
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Origin of sanitise
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; sanit(ary) + -ize
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Parts of speech for Sanitise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sanitise popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
sanitise usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sanitise
verb sanitise
- absolve — If a report or investigation absolves someone from blame or responsibility, it formally states that he or she is not guilty or is not to blame.
- absterge — to wipe clean or cleanse
- aerify — to change or cause to change into a gas
- antisepticize — to treat with an antiseptic
- autoclave — a strong sealed vessel used for chemical reactions at high pressure
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