1. to heat a liquid (especially milk or other beverages) to a specific temperature for a set time to kill harmful bacteria and extend shelf life
Usage: third person singular present tense of pasteurize

Examples

• The dairy pasteurizes all milk before packaging it for sale.
• This facility pasteurizes orange juice to make it safe for consumption.
• The company pasteurizes its products at 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.
• She pasteurizes the raw milk from her farm before drinking it.
• The processing plant pasteurizes thousands of gallons of milk daily.
• Modern equipment pasteurizes beverages quickly and efficiently.