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sanitised

/ˈsæn.ɪ.taɪzd/

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adjective

/ˈsæn.ɪ.taɪzd/C1formalbritishmedical
  • ruОписывает что-то, что было очищено от грязи или микробов; также используется в переносном смысле для описания чего-то, что было сделано менее оскорбительным или спорным.

Describes something that has been made clean and free from dirt or germs; also used figuratively to describe something that has been made less offensive or controversial.

  1. Made sanitaryB1formal

    Cleaned thoroughly to remove dirt, germs, or impurities, making it hygienic.

    ruПродезинфицированный

    • The kitchen surfaces were sanitised after preparing raw meat.
    • All hospital equipment must be sanitised before use.
    • The water supply was sanitised to prevent contamination.

    Synonymssterilized

    Antonymscontaminateddirtyinfectedpollutedsoiledunsanitary

Forms
  • more sanitised comparative form
  • most sanitised superlative form

verb

sanitise/ˈsæn.ɪ.taɪz/B2formalbritish
  • ruГлагол, означающий сделать что-то чистым и гигиеничным, или удалить потенциально вредное или оскорбительное содержание из информации.

A verb meaning to make something clean and hygienic, or to remove potentially harmful or offensive content from information.

  1. Clean or sterilizeB1formalbritish

    To make something clean and free from germs by using chemicals or heat.

    ruДезинфицировать

    • The kitchen surfaces must be sanitised after preparing raw meat.
    • Hospitals sanitise their equipment to prevent infections.
    • She sanitised her hands with alcohol gel before entering the ward.

    Synonymscleandecontaminatedisinfectpurifysterilize

    Antonymsbefoulcontaminateinfectpollute

  2. Make less offensiveB2formalbritish

    To remove unpleasant or offensive parts from something, often to make it more acceptable.

    ruСмягчить

    • The publisher sanitised the novel for a younger audience.
    • The report was sanitised to hide the company's mistakes.
    • They sanitised the historical account to avoid controversy.

    Synonymscensorclean upexpurgatelaunderpurifysoftensugarcoattone downwhitewash

    Antonymsbesmirchdefilepollutetaint

Forms
  • sanitised past participle
  • sanitised past simple
  • sanitising present participle
  • sanitises third person singular