Meaning of the word sanitized in English

What does sanitized mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sanitized

US /ˈsæn.ɪ.taɪzd/
UK /ˈsæn.ɪ.taɪzd/

Adjective

1.

made clean and hygienic; disinfected

Example:
The hospital equipment must be thoroughly sanitized before each use.
Always use sanitized wipes to clean surfaces.
2.

made more acceptable by removing unpleasant or controversial details

Example:
The report was heavily sanitized to avoid offending anyone.
The movie presented a sanitized version of history.