Definitions

1. verb

to preserve (a substance) by freezing it and then removing the water content by a process of desiccation under a vacuum

“The scientist lyophilized the sample to prepare it for further analysis.”

2. verb

to freeze (a substance) with the intention of subsequently removing the water content

“The chemist lyophilized the solution to create a powder for use in the experiment.”

3. noun

the process of preserving (a substance) by freezing it and then removing the water content by a process of desiccation under a vacuum

“The lyophilization of the sample took several days to complete.”