as in to distill
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Recent Examples of pasteurize
Most brands of jarred garlic pasteurize the product to kill any potentially harmful bacteria.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
They are also pasteurized, which kills all microbes, including probiotics.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 28 Nov. 2025
Pasteurization kills the harmful bacteria in raw milk, making pasteurized milk safe for consumption.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 20 Nov. 2025
Many of these manufacturing processes run continuously and maintain high temperatures for weeks or months at a time, ranging from 72 °C for pasteurizing milk to over 1,000 °C for making steel or cement.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pasteurize
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Those whose water supply comes from private wells and who are located within half a mile of the site of the spill are advised to distill or boil (at a rolling boil for at least one minute) all water for consumption.—
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The Englishman John French developed a scalable industrial method of production in 1651, although other peoples were already well on their way with production before this—for example, the Irish were distilling whiskey in 1405.—
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The team used vacuum or micro-injection techniques The team with LLNL’s Nuclear and Chemical Sciences (NACS) Division, developed the radiochemical techniques to purify target material.—
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In the final step of the process, the paste is thawed and purified into a liquid at a high temperature.—
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Gently clean the seal regularly baking soda or dish soap to remove mold and keep it flexible.—
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Cream of Tartar & Lemon Juice Paste Like baking soda and hydrogen peroxide, cream of tartar and lemon shockingly has cleaning and brightening properties that are effective for lifting dirt and stains off grout lines.—
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After receiving a settlement from his insurance company, Minds used the funds to decontaminate and fix his house.—
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Minds used his settlement not only to decontaminate but also to harden his home.—
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Use a hose to spray the trunk and branches during the warmest time of the day, then deeply water the mulch and soil around the base to dilute and leach the salt away.—
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Using plastic bottles, especially in hot conditions, can cause chemicals to leach into the water.—
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For a subtle but meaningful change, this set of floral sheer curtains from Kelly Clarkson adds a romantic touch to any room while filtering light.—
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Reports began to filter in that insurrectionists, some of whom were believed to be armed and on a mission to kill, had breached the Capitol.—
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The knit top offered the familiar ease of an oversized tee with the warmth and polish of a sweater, a mix that feels both cozy and refined.—
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In the coming days and weeks, Lake Worth leaders will meet regularly with Kim to review data, refine strategies and ensure timely progress, according to a statement from the district.—
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For me, January is always a time to reflect on my personal style from the previous year, take inventory of my closet and purge anything that’s gathering dust, and, above all, think about ways to make getting dressed feel exciting again during the most dreary time of the year.—
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With the flames and heat, SoCalGas’s lines failed to purge or shut down, leading to natural gas flowing at high pressure from the lines, helping the fire to spread, the suit said.—
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“Pasteurize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pasteurize. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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