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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   That which refrigerates or cools.; In distillation, a vessel filled with cold water, surrounding the worm, the vapour in which is thereby condensed. dated
2. 2
   That which refrigerates or cools.; The chamber, or tank, in which ice is formed, in an icemaker. dated

Adjective

1. 1
   Mitigating heat; cooling.

Synonyms

All synonyms

chillingfreezingreeferrefrigerant

Etymology

Compare French réfrigératoire.

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