Meaning & use
Lyophilized
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Preserved by freeze-drying, a process that removes water from a frozen substance under vacuum.
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The vaccine was shipped as a lyophilized powder that needed to be reconstituted before use.
Astronauts eat lyophilized meals designed to stay fresh without refrigeration.
A note on using this word
Lyophilization is widely used in pharmaceuticals and food science because it preserves a substance's structure and extends shelf life.
Words with a similar meaning
freeze-dried
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