: being in a state produced by or as if by freeze-drying

Examples of freeze-dried in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Both are made with fresh and freeze-dried fruit — lemon and blueberry paletas with raspberry and graham crumbs; and coconut and strawberry paletas with a blueberry crumble. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024 Then the canoes will go to Texas A&M University, where they will be freeze-dried to prepare for display. Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 23 May 2024 These were freeze-dried to prevent any water left from deforming them, then further observed using X-ray, micro-CT, and SEM imaging, which showed that the outer part of the crust, which was most exposed to the air, was more dense. Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 8 Apr. 2024 Source - Honest Paws sources their green-lipped mussel powder from the pristine waters of New Zealand, where the mussels are sustainably harvested and freeze-dried to preserve their natural nutritional benefits. Holistapet, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024 Use something your cat will love, like small pieces of chicken, cheese or freeze-dried liver. Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2024 The strawberries are harvested, freeze-dried, infused with either dark chocolate or white chocolate, then cooled to create a rich, chocolatey treat that has all the flavor of fresh fruit. Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 16 Nov. 2023 The food is freeze-dried to pull out all its moisture, then stored in a mylar pouch with an oxygen absorber. WIRED, 28 Oct. 2023 Stella & Chewy’s Stella & Chewy's is a brand that focuses on providing raw and freeze-dried dog food options. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 31 Aug. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of freeze-dried was in 1946

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“Freeze-dried.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freeze-dried. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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