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Pasteur

Pasteur (name) means a French surname, notably borne by chemist and microbiologist Louis Pasteur. Example: “Louis Pasteur developed the process known as pasteurization.”

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A French surname, notably borne by chemist and microbiologist Louis Pasteur.
"Louis Pasteur developed the process known as pasteurization."
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Etymology

French pasteur, "shepherd". Doublet of Pastore.

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What does “Pasteur” mean?

The word “Pasteur” means a French surname, notably borne by chemist and microbiologist Louis Pasteur.

How do you use “Pasteur” in a sentence?

Here is “Pasteur” used in a sentence: “Louis Pasteur developed the process known as pasteurization.”

What part of speech is “Pasteur”?

“Pasteur” is a name.

What is the meaning of Pasteur?

"Pasteur" (name) means a French surname, notably borne by chemist and microbiologist Louis Pasteur.

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