freeze–dry

verb \-ˈdrī\

: to preserve (something, such as food) by a process that both dries and freezes it

Full Definition of FREEZE-DRY

transitive verb

: to dry (as food) in a frozen state under high vacuum especially for preservation

See freeze–dry defined for English-language learners

See freeze-dry defined for kids

1949

Medical Dictionary

transitive verb \ˈfrēz-ˈdrī\

freeze–driedfreeze–dry·ing

: to dry and preserve (as food, vaccines, or tissue) in a frozen state under high vacuum

—freeze–dried adjective

Next Word in the Dictionary: freeze dryerPrevious Word in the Dictionary: freeze–driedAll Words Near: freeze-dry

What made you want to look up freeze-dry? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears