sanitizer

sænɪtaɪzər
nounIntermediateLoanword from Englishsanitizer
🏥Medicine
formal

a liquid or gel applied to the skin to kill germs and bacteria, typically used to prevent the spread of infections

कोविड-19 महामारी के दौरान, सनिटाइज़र का उपयोग बढ़ गया।

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of sanitizer increased.

💡

Sanitizers are commonly used in healthcare settings and public places to maintain hygiene.

Collocations

hand sanitizerहाथ साफ करने का सनिटाइज़रalcohol-based sanitizerएल्कोहल-आधारित सनिटाइज़र

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साफ़ करनाphrase
to clean or disinfect

💡Pro Tip

Effective Use

Apply sanitizer to dry hands and rub until dry for maximum effectiveness.

Gold Rule

Hygiene Practice

Use sanitizer when soap and water are not available to reduce germ transmission.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the English word 'sanitize,' which comes from the Latin 'sanitas' meaning 'health.'

📝Usage Notes

Sanitizer is often used interchangeably with 'disinfectant,' but sanitizers are typically less harsh and used on skin.

Word Breakdown

sanit
related to health or cleanliness
root
+
-ize
to make or become
suffix
+
-er
agent or tool
suffix
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