1. to preserve (a substance, especially a biological material) by freeze-drying; to remove water from a frozen substance under vacuum
Usage: technical; chemistry/biology; third-person singular present tense of lyophilize

Examples

• The pharmaceutical company lyophilizes the vaccine to extend its shelf life.
• The laboratory lyophilizes blood plasma for long-term storage.
• Modern medicine lyophilizes many biologics to preserve their potency.
• The process lyophilizes the sample by removing ice crystals under reduced pressure.
• Researchers lyophilize bacterial cultures to maintain them for years without refrigeration.