torrefy

transitive verb

tor·​re·​fy

variants or less commonly torrify

ˈ⸗⸗ˌfī

-ed/-ing/-es

: to dry or roast with fire : parch, scorch: such as

a

: to subject (ores) to scorching heat so as to drive off volatile ingredients : roast

b

: to dry (drugs) on a hot metallic plate till they are friable or are reduced to the state desired

Word History

Etymology

modification (influenced by English -fy, -ify) of Latin torrefacere, from torrēre to dry, parch + facere to make

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