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liofilizado

freeze-dried

adjective lyoh-fee-lee-SAH-doh Rare

Also means

lyophilised

Usage Note

Liofilizado describes food or pharmaceuticals that have been freeze-dried (lyophilised) — moisture removed by freezing then sublimation — to extend shelf life. Common collocations: café liofilizado (instant freeze-dried coffee), productos liofilizados. The process is liofilización.

Examples

"El café liofilizado conserva mejor el sabor."

Natural Translation

Freeze-dried coffee preserves the flavour better.

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