lyophilized; lyophilizing

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lyophilize was in 1938

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“Lyophilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lyophilize. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

lyophilize

transitive verb
ly·​oph·​i·​lize
lyophilized or British lyophilised; lyophilizing or British lyophilising
lyophilization noun
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