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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSanitizer
/ˈsænɪˌtaɪzər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A substance or device used for removing bacteria and other microorganisms to reduce them to safe levels.
"Please use the hand sanitizer before entering the office."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'sanitizer' is derived from the root word 'sanitize', which comes from the Latin 'sanitas', meaning health. The suffix '-izer' indicates a process or agent, making 'sanitizer' refer to a substance that promotes health by killing germs or bacteria. The word gained prominence in the late 20th century as hygiene awareness increased.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sanitizer" is said worldwide
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désinfectant
Transliteration: dé-zɛ̃-fɛk-tɑ̃
"Appliquez du désinfectant pour les mains."
Desinfektionsmittel
Transliteration: dɛsfɛktˈtsi̯oːnsˌmɪtl̩
"Verwenden Sie bitte Desinfektionsmittel."
disinfettante
Transliteration: dizinfetˈtante
"Usa il disinfettante per le mani."
desinfectante
Transliteration: desinfekˈtante
"Usa gel desinfectante para las manos."
desinfetante
Transliteration: dezinfeˈtɐ̃tʃi
"Use o desinfetante para as mãos."
सैनिटाइज़र
Transliteration: sainitāīzar
"हाथों को साफ करने के लिए सैनिटाइज़र का प्रयोग करें।"
消毒剂
Transliteration: xiāodújì
"请使用免洗手消毒剂。"
소독제
Transliteration: sodokje
"손 소독제를 사용하여 주세요."
消毒液
Transliteration: shōdokueki
"入り口で手指の消毒液を使ってください。"
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