pasteurization

Noun

Meaning

A process devised by Pasteur for preventing or checking fermentation in fluids, such as wines, milk, etc., by exposure to a temperature of 140¡ F., thus destroying the vitality of the contained germs or ferments.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

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Antonyms

infected

Hypernyms

sterilization sterilisation

Examples

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A side effect of the heating of pasteurization is that some vitamin and mineral content is lost. Source: Internet

Batch pasteurization is still used in some smaller processing plants. Source: Internet

Consumer acceptance Although pasteurization has been practiced for a long time, some consumers contend that they should have the right to buy and sell un-pasteurized milk if they want to. Source: Internet

Cycles of heat treatment have been shown to produce heat tolerant bacteria, yet no problems have appeared so far in pasteurization plants. Source: Internet

During pasteurization, however, these lactic acid bacteria are mostly destroyed. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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