Pasteurization

[Sarah]

A process devised by Pasteur for preventing or checkingfermentation in fluids, such as wines, milk, etc., by exposure to atemperature of 140º F., thus destroying the vitality of the containedgerms or ferments.

[Tracie Lynn]

the process of heating something, especially milk, at a controlled temperature for a fixed period of time in order to kill bacteria:

[Michiko]

The partial sterilization of a product, such as milk or wine, to make it safe for consumption and improve its keeping quality.