1. plural of pasteurization; the process of heating a liquid (especially milk or juice) to a specific temperature for a set time to kill harmful bacteria and extend shelf life without significantly altering the product's properties
Usage: countable noun; typically used in technical, scientific, or food-industry contexts

Examples

• Modern dairy facilities perform multiple pasteurizations throughout the day to ensure milk safety.
• Different pasteurizations are used for different products depending on their composition and intended shelf life.
• The company invested in new equipment to improve the efficiency of its pasteurizations.
• Pasteurizations have significantly reduced foodborne illness outbreaks in developed countries.
• Scientists compared the effectiveness of various pasteurizations on reducing bacterial counts in juice.