How Do You Spell LYOPHILIZE?

Pronunciation: [lˈa͡ɪəfˌɪla͡ɪz] (IPA)

Lyophilize, also known as freeze-drying, is a process that removes moisture from a substance by freezing it, and then evaporating the ice through sublimation. The word is spelled /laɪˈɒfɪlaɪz/, where the stress is on the second syllable, and each letter corresponds to a sound in the International Phonetic Alphabet. The first two letters "ly" represent the prefix "lyo" meaning freeze, and the rest of the word comes from the Greek word "philein" which means to love. Lyophilization is commonly used in food, pharmaceutical, and biotech industries to preserve and store products.

LYOPHILIZE Meaning and Definition

1. Lyophilization, also known as freeze-drying, is a process in which liquid or wet substances are converted into a dry and stable form by removing the water content. The term "lyophilize" is the verb form of describing this process. It is derived from the Greek words "lyo" meaning "to loosen" or "to dissolve" and "philos" meaning "loving" or "friend."

   The lyophilization process involves three main stages: freezing, primary drying, and secondary drying. First, the substance is frozen to a very low temperature, often below -40 degrees Celsius, which solidifies the water within it. After freezing, vacuum pressure is applied, and the temperature is raised slightly, initiating the primary drying phase. In this stage, the frozen water undergoes sublimation, directly changing from solid to vapor without passing through the liquid phase. As a result, the substance loses its water content without damaging its molecular structure. Finally, the secondary drying phase involves the removal of any residual moisture, optimizing the stability and shelf life of the lyophilized material.

   Lyophilization is commonly used in various fields such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food preservation, and research laboratories. It allows for the long-term storage of perishable substances, as the absence of water inhibits the growth of microorganisms and prevents chemical degradation. By lyophilizing sensitive drugs, vaccines, proteins, or other biological materials, their efficacy and stability can be maintained for an extended period, even at room temperature. Furthermore, the process can produce highly porous and easily reconstitutable products that quickly regain their original properties when rehydrated.

Common Misspellings for LYOPHILIZE

• lyoophilise
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• oyophilize
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• Lyopphillize

Etymology of LYOPHILIZE

The word "lyophilize" is derived from two Greek roots: "lyo" (λύω), meaning "loosen" or "dissolve", and "philos" (φίλος), meaning "love" or "like". The combination of these roots gives "lyophilize" its meaning of "to freeze-dry" or "to remove moisture by freezing".

Similar spelling words for LYOPHILIZE

• lyophilise,
• lyophilized,
• lyophilised.

Conjugate verb Lyophilize

CONDITIONAL

I would lyophilize

you would lyophilize

he/she/it would lyophilize

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they would lyophilize

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE

I will lyophilize

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have lyophilized

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you lyophilize

we let´s lyophilize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to lyophilize

PAST

I lyophilized

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they lyophilized

PAST CONTINUOUS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

lyophilized

PAST PERFECT

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT

I lyophilize

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am lyophilizing

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

lyophilizing

PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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I would have lyophilized

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