pasteurize
verb
pas·teur·ize
ˈpas-chə-ˌrīz 
ˈpas-tyə-
-tə-
ˈpas-tyə-
-tə-
pasteurized; pasteurizing
: to subject to pasteurization
pasteurizer
noun
Examples of pasteurize in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Use pasteurized eggs when any preparing dishes that call for uncooked eggs.
—
Jenna Anderson, Health, 27 May 2025
Thirty-six subjects were divided into three groups and randomly assigned one tablespoon per day of either local, unfiltered honey, pasteurized honey or corn syrup with honey flavoring.
—Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 10 May 2025
Additionally, some processing, such as pasteurizing milk, definitely makes food healthier.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 8 May 2025
While most dairies pasteurize their products after blending, Hillfarm Dairy in Melrose Park, Illinois, pasteurized the milk first before blending it into various products such as skim milk and 2% milk.
—Michael Petros, The Conversation, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for pasteurize
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Jenna Anderson, Health, 27 May 2025
Thirty-six subjects were divided into three groups and randomly assigned one tablespoon per day of either local, unfiltered honey, pasteurized honey or corn syrup with honey flavoring.
—Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 10 May 2025
Additionally, some processing, such as pasteurizing milk, definitely makes food healthier.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 8 May 2025
While most dairies pasteurize their products after blending, Hillfarm Dairy in Melrose Park, Illinois, pasteurized the milk first before blending it into various products such as skim milk and 2% milk.
—Michael Petros, The Conversation, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for pasteurize
Cite this Entry
“Pasteurize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pasteurize. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share