CEFR B2

refrigerated

verb

Meaning

Keep food or drink cold in a refrigerator to preserve it or prevent spoilage.

Examples

You should refrigerate the leftovers immediately after dinner to avoid bacterial growth.
The instructions on the label state that the medicine must be refrigerated once opened.

Synonyms: cool, chill, preserve, keep cold

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refrigerated (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: rɪˈfrɪdʒəreɪt

Definition

Keep food or drink cold in a refrigerator to preserve it or prevent spoilage.

Examples

You should refrigerate the leftovers immediately after dinner to avoid bacterial growth.
The instructions on the label state that the medicine must be refrigerated once opened.

How to Use refrigerated

refrigerate something (collocation): Transitive use where the object is the item being cooled. — "Be sure to refrigerate the salad."
be refrigerated (collocation): Passive voice used for instructions or product labels. — "This product must be refrigerated."

Synonyms of refrigerated

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