Lyophilization is a noun. ... Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

What is meant by lyophilization?

INTRODUCTION. Lyophilization or freeze drying is a process in which water is removed from a product after it is frozen and placed under a vacuum, allowing the ice to change directly from solid to vapor without passing through a liquid phase.

What is lyophilization and why is it used?

Lyophilization is a water removal process typically used to preserve perishable materials, to extend shelf life or make the material more convenient for transport. Lyophilization works by freezing the material, then reducing the pressure and adding heat to allow the frozen water in the material to sublimate.