Refrigeration

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

Tom doesn't believe in refrigeration.

Democratic and Republican senators recently introduced an amendment to the American Energy Innovation Act that would reduce production and use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)—chemicals widely used in refrigeration, air conditioning and insulation.

According to the U.N., food waste is not limited to developed countries, but is a growing problem in poorer countries where refrigeration might not always be available.

Damiano stole some ice cream from the refrigeration unit.

A meningitis vaccine that costs 50 cents a dose and can be transported and stored for as long as four days without refrigeration or an icepack is available in Africa, and has already had a dramatic impact in fighting the disease in the parts of Burkina Faso and Chad where it has been administered.

Without electricity, medications requiring refrigeration could spoil.

Without electricity, maintaining refrigeration for vaccines and medications is impossible.

Because it does not need refrigeration, Rouphael said the patch could be bought off a store shelf or mailed to patients. The fact that it is painless, said Rouphael, means more people are likely to get vaccinated against the seasonal flu virus. The patch’s manufacturer, Global Center for Medical Innovation in Atlanta, is investigating using the device for other vaccines, including for measles, mumps and rubella.