noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of preparing something for winter weather. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   The process in which solid fats are removed from liquid edible oils by cooling, which allows such oils to be stored in a refrigerator. uncountable, usually

Etymology

From winter + -ization.

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