Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

freeze-drying

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.59 in modern English

Syllables: freeze-dry-ing
IPA

29

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

present participle and gerund of freeze-dry

noun

The process of dehydration by sublimation for preservation or convenience; the removal of moisture from a frozen material using vacuum.

Uncountable

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

freeze distillation

Frequently Paired Words

freeze distillation

Synonyms

cryodesiccation lyophilization lyophilizing lyophilisation

Questions

What does freeze-drying mean?: present participle and gerund of freeze-dry

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