Synonyms of freeze-driednext
: being in a state produced by or as if by freeze-drying

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Certain flowers, such as zinnias and sunflowers, can also be freeze-dried and utilized, as needed, for making wreaths and other decorative purposes. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026 During the past few years, fresh, raw, or freeze-dried food have become more popular options, marketed as a healthier and more life-sustaining option for pets than traditional kibble. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 26 Dec. 2025 The drying process can cause instant coffee to be a little acidic; look for freeze-dried instead of spray-dried. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025 The slurry was freeze-dried and brought up to 950 °C for an hour to decompose. Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Oct. 2025 The healthiest chips are baked, air-fried, dehydrated, or freeze-dried. Lauren O'Connor, Health, 20 Oct. 2025 Showgirl, however, sounds freeze-dried, prepacked, obvious. Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025 Once a sample is taken to determine its age, it will be freeze-dried for preservation purposes and possibly displayed in the future. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025 Beef organ supplements contain a blend of cow organs that are freeze-dried and powdered. Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of freeze-dried was in 1946

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“Freeze-dried.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freeze-dried. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.

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