Meaning of the word "pasteurized milk" in English

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pasteurized milk

US /ˈpæs.tʃə.raɪzd mɪlk/
UK /ˈpæs.tʃə.raɪzd mɪlk/
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Noun

1.

milk that has been heated to a high temperature for a short time to kill harmful bacteria without significantly affecting its nutritional value or flavor

Example:
Most of the milk sold in supermarkets is pasteurized milk.
Drinking pasteurized milk helps prevent foodborne illnesses.
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