verb
- present participle of lyophilise; to preserve (a substance, especially a biological material) by freeze-drying
Usage: chiefly British spelling; American English typically uses 'lyophilizing'; technical/scientific term; commonly used in pharmaceutical, food, and biological research contexts
Examples
- The laboratory is lyophilising the vaccine samples to extend their shelf life.
- Lyophilising proteins helps preserve their biological activity during storage.
- The pharmaceutical company specializes in lyophilising antibiotics for long-term preservation.
- Scientists are lyophilising the bacterial cultures before shipping them internationally.
- The process of lyophilising removes water while maintaining the structural integrity of the material.