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Webster 1913 Edition

Torrefaction

Torˊre-fac′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
torrefacere
,
torrefactum
, to torrefy: cf. F.
torr
é
faction
. See
Torrefy
.]
The act or process of torrefying, or the state of being torrefied.
Bp. Hall.

Webster 1828 Edition

Torrefaction

TORREFAC'TION

,
Noun.
[L.torrefacio; torridus and facio.]
1.
The operation of drying by a fire.
2.
In metallurgy, the operation of roasting ores.
3.
In pharmacy, the drying or roasting of drugs on a metalline plate, placed over or before coals of fire, till they become friable to the fingers, or till some other desired effect is produced.

Definition 2024

torréfaction

torréfaction

See also: torrefaction

French

Noun

torréfaction f ‎(plural torréfactions)

  1. roasting (especially of coffee)

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