SANITIZATION Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word sanitization. (close relations)
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| sanitation | nounn | |||||
noun • the state of being clean and conducive to health • making something sanitary (free of germs) as by sterilizing | ||||||
| cleaning | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of making something clean | ||||||
| decontamination | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the removal of contaminants | ||||||
| disinfection | nounn | |||||
noun • treatment to destroy harmful microorganisms | ||||||
| hygiene | nounn | |||||
noun • a condition promoting sanitary practices • the science concerned with the prevention of illness and maintenance of health | ||||||
| purification | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of cleaning by getting rid of impurities • the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.) • a ceremonial cleansing from defilement or uncleanness by the performance of appropriate rites • the act of purging of sin or guilt; moral or spiritual cleansing | ||||||
| sterilization | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of making an organism barren or infertile (unable to reproduce) • the procedure of making some object free of live bacteria or other microorganisms (usually by heat or chemical means) | ||||||
| sanitisation | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • making something sanitary (free of germs) as by sterilizing | ||||||