pasteurize

UK /ˈpɑːstʃəɹaɪz/US /ˈpæst͡ʃəɹaɪz/

verb1

To heat food for the purpose of killing harmful organisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa, molds, and yeasts.

forms

pasteurized · pasteurizing · pasteurizes

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