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pasteurize
CIDE DICTIONARY
pasteurize, v. t.
- To subject to pasteurization. [1913 Webster]
- To treat by pasteurism. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
pasteurize, v.tr. (also -ise) subject (milk etc.) to the process of partial sterilization by heating.
Derivative
pasteurization n. pasteurizer n.
Etymology
L. Pasteur, Fr. chemist d. 1895
ROGET THESAURUS
pasteurize
Preservation
VB preserve, maintain, keep, sustain, support, hold, keep up, keep alive, refrigerate, keep on ice, not willingly let die, bank up, nurse, save, rescue, be safe, make safe, take care of, guard, stare super antiquas vias, hold one's own, hold one's ground, stand one's ground, embalm, cure, salt, pickle, season, kyanize, bottle, pot, tin, can, sterilize, pasteurize, radiate, dry, lyophilize, freeze- dry, concentrate, evaporate, freeze, quick-freeze, deep-freeze, husband.For further exploring for "pasteurize" in Webster Dictionary Online