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Pasteurization

/pˌæstʃərəˈzeɪʃən/
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(noun) Alternative spelling of pasteurisation.

Pasteurization does not kill all organisms, but reduces their number.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ process kills harmful bacteria in milk by heating it to a specific temperature for a set time.

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