pasteurize

verb

Definition of pasteurizenext
as in to distill

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Recent Examples of pasteurize Repairs Muscle Tissue Protein has become an obsession for many Americans, and pasteurized cow's milk meets the moment. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026 When milk is not pasteurized, any bacteria present can remain in the final product. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026 The recall was initiated because the cottage cheese was not fully pasteurized per state regulatory standards. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2026 Both experts recommended sticking only to high-quality fresh or pasteurized eggs and enjoying Italian coffee in moderation. — Eleesha Lockett, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pasteurize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pasteurize
  1. distill
  2. purify
  3. clean
  4. decontaminate
  5. leach
  6. filter
  7. refine
  8. purge
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  • Each botanical is distilled separately before being blended together, a production technique that master distiller Steve Wilson has said was inspired by perfume (the design of the bottle follows suit).
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Pittol is an ice cream wizard, capable of distilling the essence of nearly any flavor into frozen dessert form.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of distill
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  • Large ovens are then used to dry the electrodes, followed by additional processes to recover and purify the solvents.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Below, take a peek at the best still-available Dyson Prime Day deals, ranging from cordless stick vacuums to purifying tower fans.
    — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of purify
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  • Combs paid inmates to clean and cook special meals for him, including curry chicken, pizza and empanadas, and that the hip-hop artist also received Chinese-style massages, four sources told NBC News.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • My mom enrolled as a junior at Hollywood High School and took care of the house—cleaning, reheating frozen chicken pot pies, and making sure everyone did their homework.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of clean
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  • The protocol provides details on decontaminating clothing and equipment after caving.
    — Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Those exhibiting suspicious symptoms had samples taken and sent to a laboratory for analysis, the ministry said on Saturday, adding that the vessel was also decontaminated.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of decontaminate
Verb
  • Drugs can leach into soil and ground water groundwater at the landfill.
    — Sunny Linnebur, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The chemicals can then leach into groundwater and have been linked to cancer and other health problems.
    — Austin Fast, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of leach
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  • Those searches risk filtering out the candidates most likely to bring a perspective your bank lacks.
    — Paul Davis, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Director Dustin Rikert worked efficiently, filming several takes of attendees filtering into the auction.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of filter
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  • Suffolk more than accommodated this corpus of experience while at the same time enabling me to refine my interests courtesy of its humanizing curriculum.
    — David Shribman, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Now, back in the paddock, Kim Kardashian is continuing to refine her own take on Formula 1 girlfriend dressing.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of refine
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  • Wikipedia has failed to purge antisemitic and anti-Israel propaganda pushed by bad-actor editors, the Anti-Defamation League warns.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by episodes of bingeing followed by purging.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of purge

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“Pasteurize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pasteurize. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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