Louis Pasteur
proper nounUK /ˈluːi pæˈstɜː/
US /luˈi pæˈstɜr/
A French scientist who showed that tiny germs cause many diseases and made milk safe to drink.
Louis Pasteur invented a way to heat milk so it stays fresh longer.
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2. A method of heating liquids to kill germs, named after him.
The dairy uses pasteurization to keep the milk safe.
3. A famous French chemist and biologist of the 1800s.
Louis Pasteur is honored for his work on vaccines.
4. A name used for schools, streets, and hospitals in France.
The Louis Pasteur Hospital is in Paris.