lyophilization
/laɪˌɑfɪləˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The process of freeze-drying something.
- During lyophilization, the frozen material is placed under vacuum to remove ice by sublimation.
- The pharmaceutical company uses lyophilization to extend the shelf life of vaccines.
- Lyophilization is commonly used to preserve biological samples for research.
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