as in to distill
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Recent Examples of pasteurize
When milk is not pasteurized, any bacteria present can remain in the final product.
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Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
That is not simply Doritos and Fruit Loops, that’s also most jars and pouches of baby food–known to be highly pasteurized or high-pressure processed–despite an ingredients list that may simply state carrots and apples.
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Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
16 Mar. 2026
Cottage cheese sold under Walmart’s Great Value brand is currently under a recall in 24 states, as officials said the cheese may not have been properly pasteurized.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
25 Feb. 2026
Most brands of jarred garlic pasteurize the product to kill any potentially harmful bacteria.
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pasteurize
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
That is not simply Doritos and Fruit Loops, that’s also most jars and pouches of baby food–known to be highly pasteurized or high-pressure processed–despite an ingredients list that may simply state carrots and apples.
—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
16 Mar. 2026
Cottage cheese sold under Walmart’s Great Value brand is currently under a recall in 24 states, as officials said the cheese may not have been properly pasteurized.
—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
25 Feb. 2026
Most brands of jarred garlic pasteurize the product to kill any potentially harmful bacteria.
—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pasteurize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pasteurize
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This is essentially the Philippines’ lambanog, tuba distilled, with a high alcohol proof and a bite like rustic sugarcane alcohol.
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The 25-year-old was distilled in 1999 on a column still, also by Edwards, and these barrels were monitored by his successor, Allen Smith, and then Branker.
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But that doesn’t matter because that’s been purified.
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Local residents were urged to limit their exposure by remaining indoors with their windows and doors closed and advised to run air conditioning or air purifying units, where possible.
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Ashton's journey from moving bins to cleaning them demonstrates that a complete roadmap isn't necessary; curiosity and taking the next step are crucial.
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Tahoe officials have been vigilant, ensuring all boats are cleaned, drained and dry before launching into Lake Tahoe.
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The wire seals certify a vessel had either been decontaminated and inspected for invasive species or was last launched in the Lake Tahoe basin, agency officials said in a news release.
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Specialist teams came to retrieve the body and decontaminate the roadside, while his family members stood around and wept.
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Copper can leach into water over time, especially when acidic ingredients like lemon or lime are added, potentially increasing the risk of excessive copper intake.
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Strict toxicity testing is also mandatory to ensure heavy metals do not leach out of the residential walls of the future.
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Selective attention is the way your brain focuses on important information while filtering out unnecessary information.
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Borehole water is filtered through a reverse-osmosis system, eliminating the need for plastic bottles.
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Salicylic acid works deep within pores to tackle buildup, while lactic acid smooths rough texture and refines skin’s surface, leaving skin looking clearer and feeling smoother in just a few swipes.
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Warmer weather brings a shift to summer blend fuels, which is more expensive to refine than the versions sold in colder months.
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The move comes as the UK considers following Australia's lead in enacting social media bans for under-16s, a policy that previously forced Snapchat to purge 415,000 underage accounts in Australia.
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At various points during his interview with Sobchak, Dugin called the sport of surfing evil and said that its practitioners should be purged.
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“Pasteurize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pasteurize. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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