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pasteurizer

[ pas-chuh-rahy-zer, pas-tuh- ]

noun

  1. an apparatus for pasteurizing milk and other liquids.


pasteurizer

/ -stjə-; ˈpæstəˌraɪzə; ˈpɑː- /

noun

  1. an apparatus for pasteurizing substances (esp milk)
  2. a person who carries out pasteurization


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Word History and Origins

Origin of pasteurizer1

First recorded in 1895–1900; pasteurize + -er 1

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Example Sentences

If the temperature of the water is too high, add cold water and lower the flame beneath the pasteurizer.

A convenient form of apparatus is that known as Freeman's pasteurizer; another is the Walker-Gordon pasteurizer.

The juice passes from the pasteurizer while still hot (about 160 F.) into the container, which should be sealed immediately.

Another machine which has been quite generally introduced is the Potts' rotating pasteurizer.

An ideal low pressure-boiler and pasteurizer for home and farm.

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