lyophilize

Meaning

Verb

To freeze-dry

Origin

1894, US. From Ancient Greek λύω + φίλος + -ίζειν; equivalent to lyo- + --phile. Compare hydrophilic for use of -phile for “absorbing”. See lyophilization for more. Cognates in other European languages via same construction.

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