Refrigeration

Pronunciation: /rɪˌfrɪdʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of refrigeration

noun the action of cooling something, especially food, to below the temperature at which bacterial growth occurs

Example Sentences

A1 Refrigeration keeps food cold.

A2 I bought a new refrigerator for my kitchen.

B1 Proper refrigeration is essential for food safety.

B2 The restaurant invested in commercial refrigeration equipment.

C1 Advanced refrigeration technology has revolutionized the food industry.

C2 The scientist conducted experiments on cryogenic refrigeration systems.

Examples of refrigeration in a Sentence

formal The laboratory samples need to be stored at a specific temperature using refrigeration.

informal Make sure you put the leftovers in the fridge so they don't spoil.

slang I'm gonna chill this drink in the fridge before we drink it.

figurative His emotions were on ice, like a frozen heart that needed thawing out.

Grammatical Forms of refrigeration

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

Origin and Evolution of refrigeration

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

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

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'refrigeration' has come to specifically refer to the process of cooling or preserving food and other perishable items using artificial means such as refrigerators and freezers.