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UHT

American  
  1. ultrahigh temperature.


UHT British  

abbreviation

  1. ultra heat treated

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2023

Fresh milk costs between $1.50 and $3.00 per liter depending on type and brand, while UHT milk is cheaper, about $1.60 per liter.

From Salon ● Jul. 20, 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

Sainsbury's said restrictions would remain on UHT milk, pasta and tinned tomatoes, among other goods.

From BBC ● Apr. 3, 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 Cory Doctorow

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