Sterilise
Sterilise verb - Make free from bacteria.
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Sanitize and sterilise are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sanitize" instead a verb "Sterilise".
Sanitize
Sanitize verb - Make sanitary by cleaning or sterilizing.
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Synonyms for Sanitize
Sterilise and sanitize are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sterilise" instead a verb "Sanitize".
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