Pasteurization
(noun)
The process of heating a liquid, typically milk, to a high temperature for a short time in order to kill harmful bacteria and microorganisms.
Origin:
Named after french microbiologist louis pasteur, who developed the process.
Examples:
- Pasteurization of milk is essential for safe consumption.
- The process of pasteurization has been widely adopted in the dairy industry.
- After pasteurization, the milk is immediately cooled to prevent bacteria from growing again.
- Pasteurization is one of the most important food safety measures.
- The discovery of pasteurization revolutionized the dairy industry.