PASTEURIZE

PRONUNCIATION: (PAS-chuh-ryz)

MEANING: verb tr.: To heat or irradiate something just long enough to kill pathogenic microorganisms.

ETYMOLOGY: After Louis Pasteur (1822-1895), chemist and microbiologist, known for his discoveries in this area. Earliest documented use: 1881.
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PASTURIZE - to make a meadow

PASTEPRIZE - award for the best adhesive

PASTE-UP-IZE - make into a collage

CASTEURIZE - take a look at