1. Plural of lyophilization; processes of removing water or other solvents from a frozen substance under vacuum, typically used to preserve biological materials, pharmaceuticals, or food.
Usage: technical; scientific; commonly used in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food preservation industries

Examples

• The pharmaceutical company performed multiple lyophilizations of the vaccine to ensure stability.
• Lyophilizations of biological samples allow them to be stored for extended periods without degradation.
• The laboratory invested in new equipment to increase the number of lyophilizations it could perform daily.
• Different lyophilizations of the same compound may yield slightly different results depending on temperature and pressure conditions.
• Freeze-dried foods produced through lyophilizations retain most of their nutritional value.