Tor"re*fy (?), v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Torrefied (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Torrefying.] [L. torrere to parch + -fy: cf. F.
torréfier, L. torrefacere.] [Written also
torrify.] 1. To dry by a fire. Sir T.
Browne.
2. (Metal.) To subject to scorching heat, so
as to drive off volatile ingredients; to roast, as ores.
3. (Pharm.) To dry or parch, as drugs, on a
metallic plate till they are friable, or are reduced to the state
desired.
Tor"re*fy (?), v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Torrefied (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Torrefying.] [L. torrere to parch + -fy: cf. F.
torréfier, L. torrefacere.] [Written also
torrify.] 1. To dry by a fire. Sir T.
Browne.
2. (Metal.) To subject to scorching heat, so
as to drive off volatile ingredients; to roast, as ores.
3. (Pharm.) To dry or parch, as drugs, on a
metallic plate till they are friable, or are reduced to the state
desired.
