pasteurized milk
nounUK /ˈpɑːstʃəraɪzd mɪlk/
US /ˈpæstʃəraɪzd mɪlk/
Milk that has been heated to kill germs so it is safe to drink.
She poured a glass of pasteurized milk with her breakfast.
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2. Milk processed with gentle heat to keep it fresh longer.
The label says pasteurized milk stays good for about a week in the fridge.
3. A common type of milk sold in stores, as opposed to raw milk.
Most families buy pasteurized milk because it is safer for children.
4. Milk that has gone through a heating step before being bottled.
The farm sends its pasteurized milk to the grocery store every morning.