quick-freeze
verb
ˈkwik-ˈfrēz 
quick-froze ˈkwik-ˈfrōz ; quick-frozen ˈkwik-ˈfrō-zᵊn ; quick-freezing
; 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
quick-freeze
verb
as in to freeze
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- freeze
- frost
- ice
- supercool
- cool
- ventilate
- air-condition
- refrigerate
- chill
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- warm
- heat
- steam
- toast
- boil
- bake
- temper
- microwave
- broil
- heat-treat