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| freeze-dry (past and past participle freeze-dried, present participle freeze-dry·ing, 3rd person present singular freeze-dries) |
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preserve by freezing and drying: to preserve something, especially food, by first freezing it, then placing it in a vacuum to remove moisture before returning it to room temperature. The low processing temperature and absence of liquid water help to retain color, flavor, and texture.
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  freeze-dried adjective |
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