torrefy
transitive verb
tor·re·fy
variants or less commonly torrify
ˈ⸗⸗ˌfī
-ed/-ing/-es
: to dry or roast with fire : parch, scorch: such 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
Word History
Etymology
modification (influenced by English -fy, -ify) of Latin torrefacere, from torrēre to dry, parch + facere to make