Lyophilization (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
- The pharmaceutical company used lyophilization to preserve the live vaccine without compromising its effectiveness.
- Lyophilization was the method of choice for drying the sensitive biological samples as it preserved their delicate structure.
- Due to the fragile nature of the tissue samples, the researchers decided to use lyophilization for their preservation.
- Food manufacturers use lyophilization to remove moisture from fruits and vegetables without affecting their texture or flavor.
- The production of plasma-derived medications relies heavily on the process of lyophilization to maintain their potency during storage and transportation.