Cryptic crossword clue
Applies heat treatment to generate true asepsis 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word PASTEURISES

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The straight part
We know that "Applies heat treatment" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case applies heat treatment = pasteurises.
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What does PASTEURISES mean?

PASTEURISES verb
  1. To heat food for the purpose of killing harmful organisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa, molds, and yeasts.

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