pasteurize — to heat food or drink to a specific temperature for a set period to kill harmful bacteria
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to heat food or drink to a specific temperature for a set period to kill harmful bacteria
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpæstʃəˌraɪz/
Example Sentences
- The vampire refused to drink pasteurized blood, claiming it ruined the 'authentic flavor.'
- The dairy factory pasteurizes over 10,000 gallons of milk daily.
- Raw milk enthusiasts argue that pasteurizing removes beneficial nutrients along with harmful bacteria.
pasteurize
VERB[/ˈpæstʃəˌraɪz/]
to heat food or drink to a specific temperature for a set period to kill harmful bacteria
to heat food or drink to a specific temperature for a set period to kill harmful bacteria
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from the name of French microbiologist Louis Pasteur, who developed the pasteurization process in 1864. The term was coined to honor his revolutionary heat-treatment method that kills bacteria while preserving the taste and nutritional value of food.
Breakdown
Pasteur (proper name, from French microbiologist Louis Pasteur) + -ize (suffix meaning 'to subject to a process' or 'to treat with'). The suffix converts the eponymous name into a verb denoting the application of his sterilization technique.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The vampire refused to drink pasteurized blood, claiming it ruined the 'authentic flavor.'”
“The dairy factory pasteurizes over 10,000 gallons of milk daily.”
“Raw milk enthusiasts argue that pasteurizing removes beneficial nutrients along with harmful bacteria.”
“My grandmother was shocked to learn that her homemade apple cider needed to be pasteurized before selling.”
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