Meaning of the word pasteurisation in English

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pasteurisation

US /ˌpæs.tə.raɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌpæs.tʃə.raɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

Noun

a process of heating food, especially milk, to a specific temperature for a specific period of time and then cooling it rapidly to kill harmful bacteria and extend its shelf life

Example:
The pasteurisation of milk makes it safe to drink.
Modern food processing relies heavily on pasteurisation.