1. to preserve (a substance) by freeze-drying; to remove water from a frozen substance under vacuum
Usage: technical; chiefly British spelling (American: lyophilizes); third-person singular present tense

Examples

• The pharmaceutical company lyophilises the vaccine to extend its shelf life.
• The laboratory lyophilises biological samples for long-term storage.
• Modern freeze-drying equipment lyophilises food products efficiently.
• The process lyophilises the serum while preserving its potency.
• Researchers lyophilises the enzyme extract to maintain its activity.