pasteurize

The word “pasteurize” has 3 syllables: pas-teur-ize

It's pronounced as /ˈpæstʃəˌraɪz/


What is synonym and antonym for pasteurize?

In the thesaurus, “pasteurize” has 28 synonyms and 24 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for pasteurize along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for pasteurize

  • augment
  • better
  • clarify
  • clean
  • cleanse
  • compact
  • concentrate
  • condense
  • decontaminate
  • distil
  • distill
  • enhance
  • enrich
  • fertilize
  • filter
  • flush
  • fortify
  • improve
  • lard
  • leach
  • purge
  • purify
  • reenforce
  • refine
  • reinforce
  • richen
  • strengthen
  • supplement

Antonyms for pasteurize

  • adulterate
  • befoul
  • contaminate
  • corrupt
  • cut
  • defile
  • dilute
  • dirty
  • envenom
  • extend
  • foul
  • infect
  • lace
  • load
  • poison
  • pollute
  • soil
  • sophisticate
  • spoil
  • sully
  • taint
  • thin
  • water down
  • weaken

Meanings of pasteurize

  • verb
    1. To heat food for the purpose of killing harmful organisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa, molds, and yeasts.

Example Sentences

  • Dairy producers must pasteurize milk to make it safe to drink.
  • They pasteurize the juice to extend its shelf life.
  • Many small farms choose not to pasteurize their products.
  • The company invested in new equipment to pasteurize beverages more efficiently.
  • It’s important to pasteurize eggs when making certain recipes.

On this page you'll find 52 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to pasteurize, such as: adulterate, augment, befoul, better, clarify, clean, cleanse.

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