refrigerate
verb (used with object)
to make or keep cold or cool, as for preservation.
refrigerating
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present participleof refrigerate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Higher fuel prices have increased the cost of transporting and refrigerating perishable foods.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
There’s something that just feels right about refrigerating eggs.
From Slate ● Apr. 19, 2025
Just be careful about refrigerating smaller vegetables, like fresh broccoli, cauliflower and carrots, because they have low water content.
From Salon ● Feb. 23, 2024
It specifically recommends refrigerating Dijon and horseradish mustard to preserve their distinct flavors.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 27, 2023
The refrigerating engineer was worried, too, when he found that Mr. Popper had practically no money.
From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater
