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Torrefy
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verb
Torrefy
v. t. (past & past part.
torrefied
; pres. part.
torrefying
) (Written also
torrify
)
1.
To dry by a fire.
2.
(Metal.) To subject to scorching heat, so as to drive off volatile ingredients; to roast, as ores.
3.
(Pharm.) To dry or parch, as drugs, on a metallic plate till they are friable, or are reduced to the state desired.
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