quick-freeze

verb

ˈkwik-ˈfrēz 

quick-froze ˈkwik-ˈfrōz  ; quick-frozen ˈkwik-ˈfrō-zᵊn  ; quick-freezing

transitive verb

: to freeze (food) for preservation so rapidly that ice crystals formed are too small to rupture the cells and the natural juices and flavor are preserved

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

quick-freeze

verb

ˈkwik-ˈfrēz

quick-froze

-ˈfrōz

; quick-frozen

-ˈfrōz-ᵊn

; quick-freezing

: to freeze food so rapidly that the natural juices and flavor are not lost