freeze-dry
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Definition of freeze-dry
: to dry (something, such as food) in a frozen state under high vacuum especially for preservation
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freeze-dry
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English Language Learners Definition of freeze-dry
: to preserve (something, such as food) by a process that both dries and freezes it
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freeze-dry
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Medical Definition of freeze-dry
: to dry and preserve (as food, vaccines, or tissue) in a frozen state under high vacuum
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