TORREFYING

Verb

torrefying

present participle of torrefy

Source: Wiktionary


TORREFY

Tor"re*fy, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Torrefied; p. pr. & vb. n. Torrefying.] Etym: [L. torrere to parch + -fy: cf. F. torréfier, L. torrefacere.] [Written also torrify.]

1. To dry by a fire. Sir T. Browne.

2. (Metal.)

Definition: To subject to scorching heat, so as to drive off volatile ingredients; to roast, as ores.

3. (Pharm.)

Definition: To dry or parch, as drugs, on a metallic plate till they are friable, or are reduced to the state desired.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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