lyophilize

[ lahy-of-uh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, Biochemistry.

, ly·oph·i·lized, ly·oph·i·liz·ing.

1. (of tissue, blood, serum, or the like) to dry by freezing in a high vacuum.

lyophilize

/ laɪˈɒfɪˌlaɪz /

verb

1. tr to dry (blood, serum, tissue, etc) by freezing in a high vacuum; freeze dry

Other Words From

• ly·ophi·li·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of lyophilize¹

First recorded in 1935–40; lyophil(ic) + -ize