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-frozen
adjective
as in refrigerated
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- refrigerated
- supercooled
- refrozen
- iced
- chilled
- frozen
- congealed
- glaciated
- semisolid
- icy
- frostbitten
- frosty
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unfrozen
- thawed
- melted
- molten
- defrosted
- liquefied
- deiced