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DESICCATION RATIO [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-06-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Freeze-Drying
DEF

In lyophilization (freeze-drying), the ratio of the mass of the lyophilizated matter to the mass of the initial matter.

OBS

desiccation: any process for evaporating water or removing water vapor from a material.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lyophilisation
DEF

Rapport de la masse de matière lyophilisée à la masse de la matière originelle.

OBS

dessiccation : Action de dessécher, ou de se dessécher; élimination de l'eau contenue dans un corps, un matériau ou un ouvrage.

Spanish

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