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sanitizing

/ˈsænɪtaɪzɪŋ/

sanitizingnoun

/ˈsæn.ɪ.taɪ.zɪŋ/

Gerund; usually uncountable

Definitions

The act or process of cleaning or disinfecting something to remove bacteria or germs.

Regular sanitizing of the equipment is mandatory in the lab.

sanitizinggerund / present participle

/ˈsænɪtaɪzɪŋ/

Translations

дезинфицирующий

The sanitizing solution is effective against bacteria.

Дезинфицирующий раствор эффективен против бактерий.

Definitions

Having the quality or function of cleaning or disinfecting, especially to remove bacteria or germs.

The sanitizing wipes are effective in keeping the surfaces free from harmful bacteria.

Serving to make something more acceptable or less offensive by removing unpleasant or controversial elements.

The sanitizing language in the report made the harsh realities of the situation seem less severe.

Synonyms

sanitizeverb

sanitizing

Gerund

sanitized

Past Simple

sanitized

Past Participle

sanitizing

Gerund

/ˈsænɪtaɪz/

Translations

дезинфицировать

We need to sanitize the kitchen after cooking.

Нам нужно дезинфицировать кухню после готовки.

очищать

The software can sanitize the data before processing.

Программа может очищать данные перед обработкой.

Additional translations

обрабатывать

Definitions

To make something clean and hygienic, especially by removing dirt or harmful microorganisms.

The hospital staff sanitize the equipment after each use to prevent infections.

To alter something to make it more acceptable or less offensive, often by removing or modifying parts considered inappropriate.

The editor decided to sanitize the article before publication to avoid controversy.

Computing: to remove or neutralize sensitive or malicious data from digital content or user input to prevent security vulnerabilities.

Developers must sanitize user input to prevent SQL injection attacks.

Synonyms

Antonyms

sanitizegerund / present participle

sanitizing

Used attributively in phrases such as "sanitizing solution" to denote something that serves to sanitize.

Definitions

Serving to sanitize; having the property or effect of cleaning, disinfecting, or making hygienic.

The chef wiped the counter with a sanitizing cloth before preparing the meal.

sanitizepast participle

Definitions

Made free from dirt, germs, or contaminants; rendered hygienic.

All work surfaces must be sanitized before food preparation begins.

Censored or expurgated so as to remove material considered offensive, controversial, or sensitive.

The committee received only a sanitized version of the intelligence report.