Pasteurize(verb)
To heat a liquid or food to a specific temperature in order to destroy harmful microorganisms.
Hindi meaning:हानिकारक सूक्ष्मजीवों को नष्ट करने के लिए खाद्य या तरल को नियंत्रित ताप देना
Synonyms: Sterilize, Disinfect, Sanitize, Heat-Treat
Antonyms: Contaminate, Infect, Pollute, Taint
Example: Dairy companies pasteurize milk before selling it to consumers.
Trick to remember: Pasteurize means heating food safely, named after scientist Louis Pasteur.
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