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Definition of unpasteurized

unpasteurized

/ˌʌnˈpæs.tʃə.ɹaɪzd/
(UK: unpasteurised)
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unpasteurized Lexical Profile

unpasteurized Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not having been subjected to pasteurization (controlled heat treatment to destroy harmful microorganisms), especially in reference to milk, cheese, or fruit juice.

Example

"Pregnant women are generally advised by health authorities to avoid soft cheeses made from unpasteurized milk."

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• Nearby Words

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unpassionate
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the prefix un- ('not') and pasteurized, which honors the 19th-century French chemist and microbiologist Louis Pasteur, who developed the heat-treatment process to prevent spoilage in wine, beer, and milk.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unpasteurized. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unpasteurized
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