torrefaction Meaning & Definition
/ˌtɔ.ɹɪˈfæk.ʃən/
What Does Torrefaction Mean?
Torrefaction is a noun that means Drying or roasting; especially an anaerobic heat treatment to make wood waterproof. It can also mean The act or process of subjecting something to heat or to highly acidic substances.
Torrefaction in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌtɔ.ɹɪˈfæk.ʃən/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Synonyms | torrification and torrefication |
| Plural | torrefactions |
Torrefaction Definition (Noun)
- Drying or roasting; especially an anaerobic heat treatment to make wood waterproof.
- The act or process of subjecting something to heat or to highly acidic substances.
- An angry outburst; vituperation.
Synonyms of Torrefaction
Torrefaction synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
torrefaction (countable and uncountable, plural torrefactions)
Origin of Torrefaction
Latin torrefaciō.
How to Pronounce Torrefaction
You say torrefaction as /ˌtɔ.ɹɪˈfæk.ʃən/. It has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (fæk).
Questions People Ask About Torrefaction
What part of speech is torrefaction?
Torrefaction is a noun.
What is another word for torrefaction?
Close synonyms of torrefaction are torrification and torrefication. See the full list of torrefaction synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of torrefaction?
The plural of torrefaction is torrefactions.