torrefy
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Bruce Daucsavage, president of Ochoco Lumber, said their goal is to prove torrefied biomass can become a viable and sustainable commercial business in Oregon, providing rural jobs while also improving forest health.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 1, 2016
Since torrefied biomass behaves similarly to coal, that means it will take 8,000 tons to keep the facility humming for a full day.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 1, 2016
In France what is known as "torrefied" horn has been used.
From Manures and the principles of manuring by Aikman, Charles Morton
Madame Homais reappeared, carrying one of those shaky machines that are heated with spirits of wine; for Homais liked to make his coffee at table, having, moreover, torrefied it, pulverised it, and mixed it himself.
From Madame Bovary by Aveling, Eleanor Marx
It is obtained in the same way as torrefied horn, already referred to—namely, by treatment with steam.
From Manures and the principles of manuring by Aikman, Charles Morton
Torrefac′tion, act of torrefying: state of being torrefied.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various