Soap vs Sanitizer - What's the difference?
soap | sanitizer |
(uncountable) a substance able to mix with both oil and water, used for cleaning, often in the form of a solid bar or in liquid form, derived from fats or made
(chemistry) a metallic
a conversation
(slang) purposes
(countable, informal)
(countable, informal)
To apply soap to in washing.
(informal) To cover, lather or in any other form treat with soap, often as a prank.
(informal) To be discreet about (a topic).
(slang, dated) To flatter; to wheedle.
Agent noun of sanitize; one who sanitizes; a product that provides a sanitized result (e.g. a hand sanitizer).
As an acronym soap
is .As a noun sanitizer is
agent noun of sanitize; one who sanitizes; a product that provides a sanitized result (eg a hand sanitizer).soap
English
Alternative forms
* (l) (obsolete)Noun
- I tried washing my hands with soap, but the stain wouldn't go away.
References
*The Free Dictionary definitions from various other dictionaries
Derived terms
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* body wash * shampoo * shower gel * washballVerb
(en verb)- Be sure to soap yourself well before rinsing.
- Those kids soaped my windows!