Definitions

1. verb

to chill (food) before freezing to prevent damage or improve texture

“To prevent the ice cream from becoming grainy, it’s best to prefreeze it for a few hours before putting it in the freezer.”

2. verb

to preserve or freeze (food) in a state of near-freezing or frozen condition

“The restaurant prefreezes their frozen meals to maintain their quality and nutritional value.”

3. noun

the process of chilling food before freezing

“The company developed a method for prefreezing their frozen vegetables to ensure they remain fresh and nutritious.”