Lyophilise (Verb)
Meaning
To dry (blood, serum, or tissue) by freezing in a high vacuum.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- To lyophilise the sample, the lab technician carefully placed the blood in a specialized vacuum chamber and set the controls to the correct temperature and pressure.
- Researchers often need to lyophilise the tissue samples from field collections before they can be transported safely to a laboratory for further analysis.
- Lyophilising the serum helped preserve it for future study, as the water was removed from the liquid, stopping bacterial growth and other potential contaminants.
- A high-powered vacuum pump was required to effectively lyophilise the sensitive sample, removing the water content while preserving its molecular structure.
- Freeze-drying, or lyophilising, serum samples allowed scientists to easily transport and store them over extended periods of time without refrigeration.