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Vocabulary Entry
pasteur
|noun • verb
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N
noun
Louis Pasteur, a French biologist known for his discoveries in microbiology and vaccines.
Example Sentences
"Louis Pasteur developed the process of pasteurization."
"The Pasteur Institute is named in honor of his contributions to science."
"Many vaccines we use today trace their development back to Pasteur's research."
V
verb
To subject food or drink to a process that kills harmful bacteria, typically by heating.
Example Sentences
"Milk is often pasteurized to ensure it is safe to drink."
"The company decided to pasteur their juices to extend shelf life."
"He learned how to pasteur food to prevent spoilage."