transitive verb
also tor·ri·fy ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌfī
( -ed/-ing/-es )
Etymology: modification (influenced by English -fy, -ify ) of Latin torrefacere, from torrēre to dry, parch + facere to make — more at torrent , do
: to dry or roast with fire : parch , scorch : as
a. : to subject (ores) to scorching heat so as to drive off volatile ingredients : roast
b. : to dry (drugs) on a hot metallic plate till they are friable or are reduced to the state desired