Definition of Pasteurisation

1. Noun. Partial sterilization of foods at a temperature that destroys harmful microorganisms without major changes in the chemistry of the food.

Exact synonyms: Pasteurization
Generic synonyms: Sterilisation, Sterilization
Derivative terms: Pasteurise, Pasteurize

Definition of Pasteurisation

1. Noun. Heat-treatment of a perishable food to destroy heat-sensitive vegetative cells followed by immediate cooling to limit growth of the surviving cells and germination of spores. ¹

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Medical Definition of Pasteurisation

1. A method of preserving food by heating it to a certain point which will kill off pathogenic organisms but will not harm the flavour or quality of the food, this technique is mostly used with beer, milk, fruit juices, cheeses and egg products. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pasteurisation

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pastern
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pasteup
pasteups
pasteurella
pasteurella haemolytica
pasteurella infections
pasteurella multocida
pasteurellaceae
pasteurellaceae infections
pasteurellosis
pasteurisable
pasteurisation (current term)
pasteurise
pasteurised
pasteuriser
pasteurises
pasteurising
pasteurism
pasteurizable
pasteurization
pasteurizations
pasteurize
pasteurized
pasteurized milk
pasteurizer
pasteurizers

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