pasteurize

verb

Definition of pasteurizenext
as in to distill

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Recent Examples of pasteurize Raw milk is trucked to the plant daily, and workers pasteurize milk and package it along with related products that are then distributed by a fleet of more than 150 trucks. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026 The recall was initiated because the cottage cheese was not fully pasteurized per state regulatory standards. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2026 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 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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  • The primary reason for Golden State’s allure to the former Laker could be distilled into two names.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 3 July 2026
  • Co-founded in 2022 by fashion executive Johnathan Crocker, the brand doesn’t distill its own whiskey.
    — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of distill
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  • Next, the raw material is handed over to Talga Group, a specialist firm that purifies the recycled feedstock into pristine, battery-grade graphite.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
  • And here, the researchers simply purified the translation machinery and supplied it to the SpudCells.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026
Definition of purify
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  • Then, cleaning robots would handle waste detection and room upkeep using AI.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • As volunteers fanned out Sunday to clean debris from the beach, leaders blamed social media and out-of-state youths for fueling disorder and pledged a full post-holiday safety review.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of clean
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  • The traditional boundaries between work and life dissolved as workers tried to maintain productivity through economic upheaval, all while decontaminating groceries and managing their children’s online classes.
    — Tess Lawrence, Harvard Business Review, 1 July 2026
  • 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.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of decontaminate
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  • Many people use weedkiller products in their yards, which can leach into adjacent garden beds and plants living there.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026
  • 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.
    — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 15 June 2026
Definition of leach
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  • Diseases that damage the kidneys and impair their ability to filter blood were blamed for 55,081 deaths in 2024.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Afternoon sun floods through the windows, filtered by gauzy curtains.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of filter
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  • This means with something like a healthcare claims review, AI agents must be monitored closely and refined through consistent input from human experts.
    — Rohit Kapoor, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Modern infrared observatories such as the James Webb Space Telescope can detect these cooler, fainter stars far more effectively than optical telescopes, helping astronomers refine estimates of the galaxy’s true stellar population.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
Definition of refine
Verb
  • Doctors, following accepted practice, would likely have bled or purged an ill person for humoral balance.
    — Katherine Ott, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
  • Among those purged or forced to retire have been a chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the chief of naval operations and the head of the Defense Health Agency.
    — Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
Definition of purge

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