I. ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ verb
Etymology: quick (II) + freeze
transitive verb
: to freeze (food) so rapidly for preservation that ice crystals formed are too small to impair seriously the composition of the cells and consequently natural juices and flavor are preserved
intransitive verb
1. : to quick-freeze something
2. : to become quick-frozen
II. noun
also quick-freezer ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷
: freezer 1d(1)