Freeze-drying (Noun)
Meaning
A method of drying food or blood plasma or pharmaceuticals or tissue without destroying their physical structure; material is frozen and then warmed in a vacuum so that the ice sublimes.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Freeze-drying is often used to preserve sensitive biological materials such as blood plasma and vaccines.
- The pharmaceutical company utilized freeze-drying to extend the shelf life of their products.
- Freeze-drying food removes the water content while maintaining its texture and flavor.
- Scientists have been using freeze-drying to preserve tissue samples for further study.
- The lab specialized in freeze-drying human blood plasma for medical research and storage.