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Definition/Meaning

(verb)

to preserve by drying in a frozen state then subjecting it to a high vacuum to remove ice via sublimation

e.g. When you freeze-dry food you significantly reduce its overall weight.

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Similar Words

Dehumidify

Dehydrate

Desiccate

Dewater

Drip-dry

Dry

Evaporate

Parch

Scorch

Sear

Wring

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Opposite Words

Asperse

Bathe

Bedew

Bedraggle

Damp

Dampen

Deluge

Douse

Dowse

Drench

Drizzle

Drown

Flood

Humidify

Hydrate

Inundate

Mist

Moisten

Moisturize

Overflow

Rewash

Rewet

Shower

Soak

Sodden

Sop

Souse

Sprinkle

Wash

Water

Water-soak

Waterlog

Wet

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