noun ·5 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The process of transferring heat from an object in order to cool it. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   deliberately lowering the body's temperature for therapeutic purposes wordnet
3. 3
   The process of preserving something by cooling. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   the process of cooling or freezing (e.g., food) for preservative purposes wordnet
5. 5
   The cooling of the body for therapeutic purposes. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

air conditioninganhydrationblast-freezingbottlingbriningcanning

Example

More examples

"The accident was caused by a fault in the refrigeration system of the appliance."

Etymology

From Latin refrigero. Morphologically refrigerate + -ion.

Related phrases

refrigeration tonton of refrigerationheat pump

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