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Verb: pasteurize  'pãs-chu,rIz
  1. Heat food or drink to a specific temperature for a set time to kill harmful bacteria and microorganisms
    "pasteurize milk";
    - pasteurise [Brit]

Derived forms: pasteurized, pasteurizes, pasteurizing

See also: pasteurized, unpasteurized

Type of: change integrity

Encyclopedia: Pasteurize