torrefy

transitive verb

tor·re·fy

variants: or less commonly torrify \ ˈ⸗⸗ˌfī \

-ed/-ing/-es

Definition of torrefy

: 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

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