What is "torrify"

Torrefy \Tor"re*fy\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Torrefied; p. pr. & vb. n. Torrefying.] [L. torrere to parch + -fy: cf. F. torr['e]fier, 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.

vb. (alternative form of torrefy English)

See torrefy

Torrify may refer to:

• The process of torrefaction, a type of pyrolysis
• A historical name for the XeroBank Browser