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Definition of Pasteurization
1. Noun. Partial sterilization of foods at a temperature that destroys harmful microorganisms without major changes in the chemistry of the food.
Generic synonyms: Sterilisation, Sterilization
Derivative terms: Pasteurise, Pasteurize
Definition of Pasteurization
1. n. 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.
Definition of Pasteurization
1. Noun. (alternative spelling of pasteurisation) ¹
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Definition of Pasteurization
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Medical Definition of Pasteurization
1. The heating of milk, wines, fruit juices, etc., for about 30 minutes at 68°C (154.4°F) whereby living bacteria are destroyed, but the flavor or bouquet is preserved; the spores are unaffected, but are kept from developing by immediately cooling the liquid to 10°C (50°F) or lower. See: sterilization. Origin: L. Pasteur (05 Mar 2000)
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