Definition of pasteurization
English to English noun - partial sterilization of foods at a temperature that destroys harmful microorganisms without major changes in the chemistry of the food
source: WordNet 3.0 - A process devised by Pasteur for preventing or checking fermentation in fluids, such as wines, milk, etc., by exposure to a temperature of 140° F., thus destroying the vitality of the contained germs or ferments.
source: Webster 1913
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