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UHT

American  
  1. ultrahigh temperature.


UHT British  

abbreviation

  1. ultra heat treated

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You can sometimes find UHT milk at your local supermarket, but it's never quite caught on in our nation that assumes the dairy aisle is synonymous with refrigeration.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2023

Per Dr. Xavier, during UHT, canned cold brew is heated to 270 degrees Fahrenheit for less than ten seconds.

From Salon • Oct. 17, 2023

Later that day, after returning from a shower, McAvoy entered his cell to find the Qur'an, a packet of Weetabix and some UHT milk on his bed.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2020

Tesco and Waitrose are among retailers restricting sales of some items including hand sanitiser, UHT milk and some tinned vegetables, in-store and online.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2020

Alan asked, pouring himself a coffee and adding some UHT cream from a giant, slightly dented box of little creamers.

From Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town by Doctorow, Cory