1. making something clean and free from bacteria or other harmful microorganisms
Usage: present participle of sanitize
2. removing or altering parts of something to make it more acceptable or less offensive
Usage: present participle of sanitize

1. having the quality of making something clean and free from harmful microorganisms

Examples

• The hospital staff is sanitizing all surfaces between patients.
• She spent the morning sanitizing the kitchen counters.
• The sanitizing gel killed 99% of germs on contact.
• The editor was sanitizing the manuscript to remove controversial content.
• They’re sanitizing the playground equipment daily.
• The sanitizing wipes are kept near the entrance.
• Workers are sanitizing their hands frequently throughout the day.