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freeze-dry

verb \ ˈfrēz-ˈdrī \

Definition of freeze-dry

freeze-dried; freeze-drying; freeze-dries
transitive verb
: to dry (something, such as food) in a frozen state under high vacuum especially for preservation

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First Known Use of freeze-dry

1949

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FREEZE-DRY Defined for English Language Learners

freeze-dry

verb

Definition of freeze-dry for English Language Learners

  • : to preserve (something, such as food) by a process that both dries and freezes it

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freeze-dry

transitive verb \ ˈfrēz-ˈdrī \

medical Definition of freeze-dry

freeze-dried; freeze-drying
: to dry and preserve (as food, vaccines, or tissue) in a frozen state under high vacuum
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freeze-dried

adjective
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freeze-drying

noun

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