Definition

A machine used to heat liquids, like milk, to kill harmful bacteria and make them safe to drink.

Example

The dairy farm installed a new pasteurizer to ensure the milk is safe for consumers.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a pasteurizer in action?

No, I haven't! What does it do?

It heats milk to kill bacteria, making it safe to drink.

That sounds really interesting! I should check one out sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pasteurizer → It is formed from "Pasteur" (referring to Louis Pasteur, the French scientist known for his work in microbiology and pasteurization) and "-izer" (a suffix used to indicate a person or thing that performs a specified action). The word "pasteurizer" refers to a device or process that heats liquids to kill harmful bacteria, named after the scientist who developed the method.

Memory Tip

Think of Louis Pasteur, the scientist who made milk safe by heating it. The '-izer' means it's a device that performs this action, so a pasteurizer is something that makes liquids safe by heating.

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