ultra-pasteurized

adjective ul·tra-pas·teur·ized \ ˌəl-trə-ˈpas-chə-ˌrīzd , -ˈpas-tyə- , -tə- \

Definition of ultra-pasteurized

: subjected to pasteurization at higher than normal temperatures especially to extend shelf life

ultra-pasteurized cream

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1953

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