adjective
- preserved by freeze-drying; having had water removed while frozen to maintain structure and potency
Usage: technical/scientific; commonly used in pharmaceutical, food, and laboratory contexts
Examples
- The vaccine was stored as a lyophilized powder that required reconstitution with sterile water.
- Lyophilized coffee retains much of its original flavor and aroma.
- The pharmaceutical company uses lyophilized formulations to extend shelf life.
- Astronauts consume lyophilized meals during space missions.
- The lyophilized sample was rehydrated before analysis.