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Sanitize
/ˈsænɪtaɪz/verb
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To clean something thoroughly by removing dirt, germs, and harmful substances, making it safe for use in everyday life or medical settings. In a modern digital context, it also means to edit or censor content to eliminate sensitive or objectionable material, as seen in social media moderation or data security practices.
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Advancements in sanitation, like the introduction of chlorination in water treatment in the early 20th century, have prevented over 4.5 billion cases of diarrhea annually worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, dramatically extending average human lifespans by reducing disease outbreaks.
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