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lyophilize
[ lahy-of-uh-lahyz ]
verb (used with object)
, Biochemistry.
, ly·oph·i·lized, ly·oph·i·liz·ing.
- (of tissue, blood, serum, or the like) to dry by freezing in a high vacuum.
lyophilize
/ laɪˈɒfɪˌlaɪz /
verb
- tr to dry (blood, serum, tissue, etc) by freezing in a high vacuum; freeze dry
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- ly·ophi·li·zation noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of lyophilize1
First recorded in 1935–40; lyophil(ic) + -ize
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