Definition

A product used to kill germs and bacteria, often applied to hands or surfaces to make them clean and safe.

Example

I always use hand sanitizer after touching public surfaces.

Conversation

Hey, do you have any hand sanitizer with you?

Yeah, I always keep some in my bag.

That's smart! I should probably carry sanitizer too, especially now.

Definitely! It helps keep germs at bay.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Sanitizer** → It is formed from "sanitas" (meaning health) and the suffix "-izer" (meaning one who makes or causes). The word "sanitizer" refers to something that makes or causes health, typically by killing germs or bacteria.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'makes health' — 'sanitas' relates to health, and '-izer' indicates a person or thing that causes an action. This helps you remember that a sanitizer is something that promotes health by cleaning.

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