pasteurize
verb
pas·teur·ize
ˈpas-chə-ˌrīz 
ˈpas-tyə-
-tə-
ˈpas-tyə-
-tə-
pasteurized; pasteurizing
: to subject to pasteurization
pasteurizer
noun
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Both experts recommended sticking only to high-quality fresh or pasteurized eggs and enjoying Italian coffee in moderation.
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Eleesha Lockett, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
As of time of publication, the company said no illnesses or hospitalizations have been reported, but warned that consuming products that are not fully pasteurized can pose a significant health risk, especially for young children, pregnant people, older adults and people who are immunocompromised.
—Gma Team, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Recalled for not being fully pasteurized.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 27 Feb. 2026
Great Value cottage cheese sold at Walmarts in 24 states has been recalled because the milk used to make it may not have been fully pasteurized, potentially posing an infection risk.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Feb. 2026
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Eleesha Lockett, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
As of time of publication, the company said no illnesses or hospitalizations have been reported, but warned that consuming products that are not fully pasteurized can pose a significant health risk, especially for young children, pregnant people, older adults and people who are immunocompromised.
—Gma Team, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Recalled for not being fully pasteurized.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 27 Feb. 2026
Great Value cottage cheese sold at Walmarts in 24 states has been recalled because the milk used to make it may not have been fully pasteurized, potentially posing an infection risk.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pasteurize
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“Pasteurize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pasteurize. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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pasteurize
verb
pas·teur·ize
ˈpas-chə-ˌrīz
ˈpas-tə-
ˈpas-tə-
pasteurized; pasteurizing
: to expose to pasteurization
pasteurizer
noun
Etymology
named for Louis Pasteur 1822–1895 French chemist
Medical Definition
pasteurize
transitive verb
pas·teur·ize
variants
also British pasteurise
pasteurized also British pasteurised; pasteurizing also British pasteurising
: to subject to pasteurization
pasteurizer
noun
also British pasteuriser
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