sanitizers
[/ˈsænɪtaɪzərz/]
noun
sanitizantes
1. Substances or products used to reduce or eliminate microorganisms, bacteria, viruses, and pathogens from surfaces, hands, or environments
The hospital uses industrial sanitizers to disinfect all equipment daily.
O hospital utiliza sanitizantes industriais para desinfectar todos os equipamentos diariamente.
2. Hand sanitizers specifically - portable antimicrobial products applied to hands for hygiene purposes
Keep hand sanitizers in your bag when traveling to maintain hygiene.
Mantenha sanitizantes para as mãos em sua bolsa ao viajar para manter a higiene.
3. Devices or systems that sanitize air, water, or other substances
UV sanitizers are effective at eliminating germs from smartphones and small objects.
Os sanitizantes UV são eficazes na eliminação de germes de smartphones e pequenos objetos.
The use of sanitizers became significantly more prominent globally after 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In Brazil, hand sanitizer (álcool em gel or álcool 70%) became ubiquitous in public spaces, businesses, and homes. The term 'sanitizantes' is now commonly used in everyday conversation, whereas before it was more technical/medical terminology.
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