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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
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
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