What does "sanitizer" mean?

Agent noun of sanitize; one who sanitizes; a product that provides a sanitized result.

What is a synonym for "sanitizer"?

Common synonyms include: alcohol, disinfectant, expurgator, purifier.

Pronounced //ˈsænɪtaɪzɚ//.

/ˈsænɪtaɪzɚ/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
Agent noun of sanitize; one who sanitizes; a product that provides a sanitized result. agent, countable, form-of, uncountable
"hand sanitizer"
2
A program to detect errors in code, usually integrated into a compiler. countable, uncountable
"memory sanitizer"

"Algerians should buy hand sanitizer."

From sanitize + -er.