refrigeration (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /rɪˌfrɪdʒəˈreɪʃən/

Definition

The process of cooling substances or spaces to a temperature below that of the surrounding environment, typically to preserve food or medicine.

Examples

• Proper refrigeration is essential for preventing the growth of harmful bacteria in raw meat.

• The laboratory requires strict refrigeration for all vaccine samples to maintain their chemical stability.

• Without reliable refrigeration, many of the goods sold in grocery stores would perish within a single day.

How to Use refrigeration

require refrigeration (collocation)

to need cooling to stay fresh — "These items require refrigeration immediately after purchase."

keep under refrigeration (collocation)

to store in a cold environment — "Please keep the sample under refrigeration until the test begins."

Synonyms of refrigeration

Words with a similar meaning to refrigeration:

• cooling
• chilling
• preservation
• cryogenics

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