Torrefy

[tɒ:rifai]

(v. t.) To dry by a fire.

(v. t.) To subject to scorching heat, so as to drive off volatile ingredients; to roast, as ores.

(v. t.) To dry or parch, as drugs, on a metallic plate till they are friable, or are reduced to the state desired.

Typed by Lloyd

v. a. [1]. Dry (by fire).[2]. Roast, scorch.

Typist: Robbie

v.t. to scorch: to parch:—pa.t. and pa.p. torr′efied.—n. Torrefac′tion act of torrefying: state of being torrefied.

Editor: Nancy