Refrigerate

Pronunciation: /rɪˈfrɪdʒəˌreɪt/

Definitions of refrigerate

verb to preserve or cool (food or drink) by storing it in a refrigerator

Example Sentences

A1 I refrigerate my leftovers to keep them fresh.

A2 It is important to refrigerate dairy products to prevent them from spoiling.

B1 Please remember to refrigerate the cake after frosting it.

B2 The recipe calls for the dough to be refrigerated for at least an hour before baking.

C1 Professional chefs know the importance of properly refrigerating ingredients to maintain quality.

C2 In order to extend the shelf life of certain foods, it is necessary to refrigerate them at the correct temperature.

Examples of refrigerate in a Sentence

formal It is important to refrigerate perishable foods to prevent foodborne illnesses.

informal Don't forget to refrigerate the leftovers before they go bad.

slang Hey, make sure you fridge that milk before it spoils.

figurative Sometimes we need to refrigerate our emotions before we can address them properly.

Grammatical Forms of refrigerate

• past tense: refrigerated
• plural: refrigerates
• comparative: more refrigerated
• superlative: most refrigerated
• present tense: refrigerate
• future tense: will refrigerate
• perfect tense: has refrigerated
• continuous tense: is refrigerating
• singular: refrigerate
• positive degree: refrigerate
• infinitive: to refrigerate
• gerund: refrigerating
• participle: refrigerating

Origin and Evolution of refrigerate

First Known Use: 1530 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'refrigerate' originated from the Latin word 'refrigerare', which means 'to make cold'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe the act of cooling or preserving food, the word 'refrigerate' has evolved to encompass the broader concept of maintaining a low temperature for various purposes, such as in refrigeration systems and storage of perishable items.