Sanitize(verb)
Make something clean and free from germs; remove harmful or sensitive details from information. (??????/?????????? ????)
Synonyms: Disinfect, Cleanse, Sterilize, Purify
Antonyms: Contaminate, Infect, Pollute, Soil
Example: The staff sanitized the equipment after every use.
Trick to remember: “SANI” sounds like “safai” — sanitize means do safai so everything becomes germ-free and safe.
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