Sanitization vs. Sanitation

Sanitizationnoun

The act of sanitizing something.

Sanitizationnoun

The process of editing a security-classified document in order to reduce its classification level.

Sanitizationnoun

making something sanitary (free of germs) as by sterilizing

Sanitationnoun

The hygienic disposal or recycling of waste.

Sanitationnoun

The policy and practice of protecting health through hygienic measures.

Sanitationnoun

The act of rendering sanitary; the science of sanitary conditions; the preservation of health; the use of sanitary measures; hygiene.

Sanitationnoun

the state of being clean and conducive to health

Sanitationnoun

making something sanitary (free of germs) as by sterilizing

Sanitationnoun

conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal

Sanitation

Sanitation refers to public health conditions related to clean drinking water and adequate treatment and disposal of human excreta and sewage. Preventing human contact with feces is part of sanitation, as is hand washing with soap.