sanitizer
She used a hand sanitizer before entering the hospital.
She applied a liquid disinfectant to her hands to kill germs before entering the hospital.
A liquid, gel, or foam used to disinfect hands or surfaces, typically containing alcohol or other antimicrobial agents.
The CDC recommends using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer when soap and water are unavailable.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises using a hand sanitizer containing alcohol as an alternative to washing hands with soap and water.
Sanitizers are commonly used in healthcare settings, food service, and public spaces to reduce the spread of germs.
A device or system designed to clean or sterilize objects, often using UV light, heat, or chemicals.
The UV sanitizer quickly kills bacteria on electronic devices.
The ultraviolet light sanitizer effectively eliminates bacteria from smartphones and other electronic devices.
Technical sanitizers are used in laboratories, hospitals, and industrial settings.
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Effectiveness
Alcohol-based sanitizers should contain at least 60% alcohol to be effective against most germs.
Usage
Apply sanitizer to dry hands and rub them together until dry for maximum effectiveness.
Gold Rule
Proper Use
Sanitizers should not replace handwashing with soap and water when hands are visibly dirty.
Word Origin
From 'sanitize' (to make clean or germ-free) + '-er' (agent suffix), first recorded in the early 20th century.
Usage Notes
The term 'sanitizer' became widely used in the 21st century, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic increased awareness of hygiene practices.