lyophilize

/ˈlaɪˈɑfɪlaɪz/
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Other forms: lyophilized

Definitions of lyophilize
  1. verb
    to dry (blood, serum, or tissue) by freezing in a high vacuum
    synonyms: lyophilise
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    type of:
    freeze-dry
    preserve by rapid freezing and subsequently drying in a vacuum
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