extended-shelf-life milk
nounUK /ɪkˈstɛndɪd ʃɛlf laɪf mɪlk/
US /ɪkˈstɛndɪd ʃɛlf laɪf mɪlk/
Milk that stays good to drink for a long time without being kept cold.
We keep extended-shelf-life milk in the pantry for emergencies.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Milk treated with ultra-high temperature processing so it can be stored unopened at room temperature for months.
The recipe calls for extended-shelf-life milk, so you don't need to refrigerate it before opening.
3. A dairy product designed for long storage, often used in food aid or remote areas.
Relief workers shipped extended-shelf-life milk to the storm-hit region.
4. Milk with a later printed expiration date than regular fresh milk.
Check the date: this extended-shelf-life milk is good until next spring.