verb
- heating a liquid (especially milk or other beverages) to a specific temperature for a set time to kill harmful bacteria and extend shelf life
Usage: present participle of pasteurize
Examples
- The dairy is pasteurizing milk at 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Pasteurizing juice helps prevent foodborne illness.
- The company spent millions on new pasteurizing equipment.
- Before pasteurizing became common, many people got sick from contaminated milk.
- The process of pasteurizing wine preserves its flavor longer.
- They are pasteurizing the apple cider to make it safe for children.