lyophilise

Thân thiện

A scientist lyophilises a sample in the laboratory.

Definition

Verb: - To preserve a substance, such as blood, serum, or tissue, by rapidly freezing it and then removing the ice by sublimation under a high vacuum. This process, also known as freeze-drying, removes water while keeping the material's structure largely intact.

Usage

This is a technical verb used primarily in scientific and industrial contexts, such as biochemistry, pharmaceuticals, and food science. It describes a specific preservation method. - The basic structure is: lyophilise + object (the substance being preserved).

Examples

• The laboratory will the bacterial culture for long-term storage.
• To maintain its potency, the vaccine must be before packaging.
• plasma has a much longer shelf life than its liquid form.

Advanced Usage

• Passive Voice: Frequently used to describe the state of the processed material.
  • The enzyme was lyophilised to create a stable powder.
• As a Past Participle Adjective: The form "lyophilised" is commonly used adjectivally.
  • Please reconstitute the lyophilised reagent with 5ml of sterile water.

Variants and Related Words

• Lyophilisation (noun): The process of lyophilising.
  • Lyophilisation is essential for preserving many heat-sensitive compounds.
• Lyophilised (adjective/adjective): The state of having undergone lyophilisation.
  • We ordered lyophilised samples for the experiment.
• Lyophiliser (noun): The apparatus used to perform lyophilisation.
  • The new lyophiliser can process ten batches simultaneously.

Note on Spelling: The verb can also be spelled lyophilize (with a 'z'), following American English conventions. The definitions and usage are identical.

Synonyms

• Freeze-dry: The most common synonym in both technical and general contexts.
  • Scientists often freeze-dry specimens for preservation.

Học thuật

Verb

1. to dry (blood, serum, or tissue) by freezing in a high vacuum

Từ đồng nghĩa

• lyophilize