Sanitizer: meaning, definitions and examples
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sanitizer
[ ˈsæn.ɪ.taɪ.zər ]
cleaning agent
A sanitizer is a substance or chemical that is used to kill germs and bacteria on surfaces to prevent the spread of infections. It is commonly used in hospitals, restaurants, and homes to maintain hygiene.
Synonyms
antiseptic, cleanser, disinfectant
Examples of usage
- Make sure to use a sanitizer on your hands before eating.
- The restaurant staff regularly use a sanitizer to clean the tables and chairs.
- It's important to carry a sanitizer with you when traveling to keep your hands clean.
- Schools often provide sanitizers for students to use after using shared equipment.
- During the pandemic, the demand for sanitizers increased significantly.
Translations
Translations of the word "sanitizer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desinfetante
🇮🇳 सेनेटाइज़र
🇩🇪 Desinfektionsmittel
🇮🇩 pembersih
🇺🇦 дезінфікуючий засіб
🇵🇱 środek dezynfekujący
🇯🇵 消毒剤 (しょうどくざい)
🇫🇷 désinfectant
🇪🇸 desinfectante
🇹🇷 dezenfektan
🇰🇷 소독제 (소독제)
🇸🇦 معقم
🇨🇿 dezinfekční prostředek
🇸🇰 dezinfekčný prostriedok
🇨🇳 消毒剂 (xiāodú jì)
🇸🇮 razkužilo
🇮🇸 sótthreinsiefni
🇰🇿 дезинфекциялық құрал
🇬🇪 დეზინფექტორი
🇦🇿 dezinfeksiya vasitəsi
🇲🇽 desinfectante
Word origin
The word 'sanitizer' originated from the Latin word 'sanitas', meaning health or cleanliness. The concept of sanitizing surfaces to prevent the spread of disease has been practiced for centuries, but the modern use of chemical sanitizers became more widespread in the 20th century with advancements in microbiology and public health awareness.
See also: sanitization, sanitize, sanitizing.