adjective
- treated by heating to a specific temperature for a set time to kill harmful bacteria and extend shelf life
Usage: typically used for milk, juice, and other beverages
Examples
- Most milk sold in stores is pasteurized for safety.
- The orange juice was pasteurized to kill any harmful bacteria.
- Pasteurized dairy products have a longer shelf life than raw ones.
- The cheese was made from pasteurized milk.
- Many countries require that commercially sold milk be pasteurized.
- The pasteurized apple cider was safe for children to drink.