verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To freeze something, especially food, very rapidly by subjecting it to cryogenic temperatures. transitive
2. 2
   freeze rapidly so as to preserve the natural juices and flavors wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

quick-freeze

Related phrases

flash freezerflash freezing

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