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Definition of sanitizer

sanitizer

/ˈsæn.ɪ.taɪ.zɚ/
(UK: sanitiser)
san · i · tiz · er
Plural:sanitizers
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Adjective:sanitizing
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sanitizer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A substance, liquid, or gel, or a mechanical device, designed to kill bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms in order to make hands, surfaces, or equipment hygienic.

Example

"The clinic placed a bottle of alcohol-based hand sanitizer at the reception desk for visitors to use upon arrival."

2

A person or software utility that removes sensitive, offensive, or potentially harmful elements from data, text, or a record.

Example

"The web developer implemented an HTML sanitizer to strip out malicious scripts from user-submitted comments."

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• Nearby Words

sanitation
sanitization
sanitize
sanitizer
sanity
sankarani
sankuru

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-20th century from the verb 'sanitize' plus the agentive suffix '-er', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'sanitas' (meaning 'health'), from 'sanus' ('healthy' or 'sound').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sanitizer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sanitizer
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