noun
Uncommon
refrigeration
Refrigeration (noun) means the process of keeping something cold, usually to stop it from spoiling. Example: “The vaccine requires constant refrigeration during transport.”
noun
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The process of keeping something cold, usually to stop it from spoiling.
"The vaccine requires constant refrigeration during transport."
"Refrigeration lets supermarkets stock fresh meat for days rather than hours."
How to use refrigeration
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishKeeping something artificially cold, typically food or medicine, so it lasts longer.
Common pairings
require refrigeration
store under refrigeration
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Word forms
- Plural
- refrigerations
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Etymology
From Latin refrigerare, "to make cold again."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for refrigeration
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “refrigeration” mean?
The word “refrigeration” means the process of keeping something cold, usually to stop it from spoiling. In plain terms, keeping something artificially cold, typically food or medicine, so it lasts longer.
How do you use “refrigeration” in a sentence?
Here is “refrigeration” used in a sentence: “The vaccine requires constant refrigeration during transport.”
What part of speech is “refrigeration”?
“Refrigeration” is a noun.
Where does the word “refrigeration” come from?
The word “refrigeration” comes from Latin. From Latin refrigerare, "to make cold again.".
Is “refrigeration” a common word?
“Refrigeration” is an uncommon word in modern English.
