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Definition of: pasteurization
(pas′tər·ə·zā′shən, -chər-) noun
A process of arresting or preventing fermentation in liquids, as beer, milk, wine, etc., by heating to a temperature of 60° to 70° C., so as to destroy the vitality of the ferment. Also Brit. pas′teur·i·sa′tion.
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