What is another word for antisepticizing?
Pronunciation: [ˌantɪsˈɛptɪsˌa͡ɪzɪŋ] (IPA) 
Antisepticizing refers to the process of removing or destroying harmful microorganisms from a surface or substance. There are several different terms that can be used interchangeably for antisepticizing, including sterilizing, disinfecting, sanitizing, and decontaminating. Sterilizing is the most extreme form of antisepticizing, in which all forms of microbial life are completely eliminated. Disinfecting refers to reducing the number of pathogenic microorganisms to a safe level. Sanitizing refers to the process of making a surface or object hygienic, while decontaminating refers to removing contaminants, such as toxins, chemicals, or radioactive materials, from a surface or substance. All of these terms are used to describe the process of preserving health and preventing the spread of disease.
