refrigerate
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
Other Word Forms
- nonrefrigerated adjective
- refrigeration noun
- refrigerative adjective
- refrigeratory adjective
- unrefrigerated adjective
Etymology
Origin of refrigerate
1525–35; < Latin refrīgerātus, past participle of refrīgerāre to make cool, equivalent to re- re- + frīgerāre to make cool, derivative of frīgus cold; -ate 1
Example Sentences
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“LNG plants are very electricity-intensive because of the need to refrigerate and freeze the gas,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
For instance, make sure no meat juices cross-contaminate other items, consider using a cool bag when transporting meat, and refrigerate or freeze the meat within two hours.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2024
Finally, Van Rein said, refrigerate leftovers immediately or discard them.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2024
Otherwise, you can freeze or refrigerate the jam.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2024
Think of the electricity bill to refrigerate a 200,000-square-foot plant.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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