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refrigeration

noun
1
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

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In plain EnglishKeeping something artificially cold, typically food or medicine, so it lasts longer.

Common pairings
require refrigeration store under refrigeration

Word Forms

refrigerations plural

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Etymology

From Latin refrigerare, "to make cold again."

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