pasteurize

/'pæstəraiz/
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pasteurize

Milk is heated to pasteurize it before packaging.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To heat a liquid, especially milk, to a specific temperature for a set period of time in order to kill harmful microorganisms without substantially altering the liquid's composition or taste. This process is named after the scientist Louis Pasteur.
Usage
  • The primary use of pasteurize is in the context of food safety, specifically for beverages like milk, juice, wine, and beer. It is a transitive verb, requiring a direct object (the substance being treated).
  • Common Collocations: The word is most frequently used with , but also with , , , , and .
Examples
  • Verb:
    • All milk sold in stores must be pasteurized to ensure it is safe to drink.
    • The company pasteurizes its apple juice to extend its shelf life.
    • Before the invention of pasteurizing, many people became ill from drinking raw milk.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be pasteurized": The passive voice is very common, describing the state of the product.
    • This cheese is made from pasteurized milk.
  • Pasteurization (n): The noun form referring to the process itself.
    • The pasteurization of milk was a major public health breakthrough.
Variants and Related Words
  • Pasteurization (n): The act or process of pasteurizing.
    • High-temperature, short-time (HTST) pasteurization is a common method.
  • Pasteurized (adj): Describing a product that has undergone the process.
    • Look for the label that says "pasteurized" on the carton.
  • Unpasteurized (adj): Describing a product that has not undergone the process.
    • Some people prefer the taste of unpasteurized cheese.
Synonyms
  • Sterilize: To make something free from all living microorganisms, typically using more intense heat or chemicals. (Pasteurization reduces pathogens but does not achieve complete sterility.)
  • Sanitize: To make something clean and hygienic, often by disinfecting surfaces. (This is a broader term not specific to heating liquids.)
Related Phrases/Idioms
  • "To pasteurize something" is a technical term and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. Its usage is almost exclusively literal and related to food processing and safety.
pasteurize

Milk is heated to pasteurize it before packaging.

Verb
  1. heat food in order to kill harmful microorganisms
    • pasteurize milk

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