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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 |