Pasteurize
Pasteurize
Pasteurize (pronounced pas-chuh-rahyz) is a process named after its inventor, Louis Pasteur. The term originates from the French word 'pasteuriser', which means to treat with heat.
Etymology
The term 'pasteurize' was coined in the late 19th century and is derived from the name of the French chemist and microbiologist Louis Pasteur, who developed the process. The term was first used in English in 1881.
Definition
To pasteurize means to heat a liquid, specifically food or drink, to a specific temperature for a definite length of time, and then cool it immediately. This process is done to kill microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa, molds, and yeasts that can cause diseases. It is commonly used in the dairy industry to make milk safe for consumption.
Related Terms
- Pasteurization: The process of pasteurizing food or drink.
- Microorganism: A microscopic organism, especially a bacterium, virus, or fungus.
- Bacteria: A type of biological cell that can cause diseases.
- Virus: A small infectious agent that can infect all types of life forms.
- Protozoa: A group of single-celled microorganisms.
- Mold: A type of fungus that grows in the form of multicellular filaments.
- Yeast: A type of fungus that is used in baking and brewing.
- Dairy industry: The production of milk, butter, cheese, and other dairy products.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pasteurize
- Wikipedia's article - Pasteurize
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