SINCE 1828
freeze-dry
verb
\ ˈfrēz-ˈdrī
\
\
freeze-dried;
freeze-drying;
freeze-dries
Definition of freeze-dry
: to dry (something, such as food) in a frozen state under high vacuum especially for preservation
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for freeze-dry
freeze-dry
verb
English Language Learners Definition of freeze-dry
: to preserve (something, such as food) by a process that both dries and freezes it
See the full definition for freeze-dry in the English Language Learners Dictionary
freeze-dry
transitive verb
\ ˈfrēz-ˈdrī
\
\
freeze-dried;
freeze-drying
Medical Definition of freeze-dry
: to dry and preserve (as food, vaccines, or tissue) in a frozen state under high vacuum
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on freeze-dry
What made you want to look up freeze-dry? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Words for Summer: A Quiz
-
- Which of the following words means “of or relating to summer”?
Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
-
Words for Summer: A Quiz
Test your knowledge of words related to the season of longer days and vacations.
Take the quiz -
Finance Words Quiz
Take the quiz
-
True or False?
Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.
Take the quiz -
Citation
Do you know the person or title these quotes describe?
Play the game
Share freeze-dry
Resources for freeze-dry