torrefaction

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Drying or roasting; especially an anaerobic heat treatment to make wood waterproof.
  2. The act or process of subjecting something to heat or to highly acidic substances.
  3. An angry outburst; vituperation.

Pronunciation

/ˌtɔ.ɹɪˈfæk.ʃən/

Word forms

torrefaction torrefactions

Etymology

Latin torrefaciō.

Related words

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