Definitions

1. verb

to dry or roast something, especially coffee or spices, to bring out their flavor and aroma

“The roaster used a machine to torrefy the coffee beans.”

2. verb

to subject something to intense heat, often for a short period

“The chef had to carefully torrefy the spices to avoid burning them.”

3. noun

a process of drying or roasting food, especially coffee or spices

“The company specializes in the torrefy of coffee beans.”