( BrE also sani·tise ) / ˈsænɪtaɪz; NAmE / verb [ vn ] ( formal )
1.
( disapproving ) to remove the parts of sth that could be considered unpleasant :
This sanitized account of his life does not mention his time in prison.
2.
to clean sth thoroughly using chemicals to remove bacteria
SYN disinfect