Meaning of the word sanitizer in English

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sanitizer

US /ˈsæn.ə.taɪ.zɚ/
UK /ˈsæn.ə.taɪ.zɚ/

Noun

1.

a liquid for washing your hands in order to get rid of harmful bacteria from them:

Example:
Public health officials have urged people to slow the spread of flu by washing their hands frequently or using a hand sanitizer.
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