Refrigerant

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Pronunciation: /rɪˈfrɪdʒərənt/

Definitions of refrigerant

noun a substance used for cooling or freezing, such as freon or ammonia

Example Sentences

A1 My refrigerator uses a special refrigerant to keep my food cold.

A2 It is important to properly dispose of old refrigerant to protect the environment.

B1 The technician will need to recharge the refrigerant in the air conditioning unit.

B2 The new refrigerant being used is more environmentally friendly than the previous one.

C1 The regulations regarding the use of refrigerants in commercial refrigeration systems are constantly changing.

C2 Scientists are researching alternative refrigerants that have less impact on the ozone layer.

Examples of refrigerant in a Sentence

formal The refrigerant used in this cooling system is environmentally friendly.

informal Make sure to top up the refrigerant in your car's air conditioning.

slang I need to get my AC checked, I think the refrigerant is low.

figurative His calm demeanor acted as a refrigerant, cooling down the heated argument.

Grammatical Forms of refrigerant

plural

refrigerants

comparative

more refrigerant

superlative

most refrigerant

present tense

refrigerates

future tense

will refrigerate

perfect tense

has refrigerated

continuous tense

is refrigerating

singular

refrigerant

positive degree

refrigerant

infinitive

to refrigerate

gerund

refrigerating

participle

refrigerated

Origin and Evolution of refrigerant

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'refrigerant' originated from the Latin word 'refrigerantem', which means 'making cool'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'refrigerant' has evolved to specifically refer to substances used in refrigeration systems to produce a cooling effect.