| 释义 |
tor·re·fy
transitive verb
also tor·ri·fy \ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌfī\
(-ed/-ing/-es)
Etymology: modification (influenced by English -fy, -ify) of Latin torrefacere, from torrēre to dry, parch + facere to make — more at torrent, do
: to dry or roast with fire : parch, scorch: 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 |