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hydrocooling

American  
[hahy-droh-koo-ling] / ˈhaɪ droʊˌku lɪŋ /

noun

  1. the process or technique of arresting the ripening of fruits and vegetables after harvesting by immersion in ice water.

Etymology

Origin of hydrocooling

First recorded in 1940–45; hydro- 1 + cool + -ing 1

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Home gardeners should also practice hydrocooling.

From Project Gutenberg

For that reason, sophisticated produce growers usually use hydrocooling.

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