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pasteurizer

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A machine or device for pasteurizing something (e.g. milk).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The small dairy maintained an industrial pasteurizer and provided home-delivered milk in a local distribution area.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A person who pasteurizes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From pasteurize + -er.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Portuguese: pasteurizador — machine or device
  • Spanish: pasteurizador — machine or device
  • Portuguese: pasteurizador — person
  • Portuguese: pasteurizadora — person