lyophilization

lyophilization definition - medical

ly·oph·i·li·za·tion (lī-ŏfˌə-lĭ-zāˈshən)

noun
The process of isolating a solid substance from solution by freezing the solution and vaporizing the ice away under vacuum conditions. Also called freeze-drying.

Related Forms:

  • ly·ophˈi·lizeˌ (-līzˌ) verb

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