refrigeration

[ri-frij-uh-rey-shuhn]

noun

1. the act or process of refrigerating.

2. the state of being refrigerated.

Word History and Origins

Origin of refrigeration¹

1425–75; late Middle English refrigeracion < Latin refrīgerātiōn- (stem of refrīgerātiō ). See refrigerate, -ion

Example Sentences

“They do not require full refrigeration at all times,” he said.

From Salon

In the Middle Ages, before refrigeration, cheese and butter were essential for preserving milk from the spring and summer for use during the colder months.

From BBC

The new school has a culinary classroom with professional-grade stoves, ovens and refrigeration.

From Los Angeles Times

“We have building space we don’t pay rent for. There are the refrigeration services and the ventilation services we need to do our specialized work. Our indirect costs go to support that.”

From Los Angeles Times

Fruitcakes were also popular due to their legendary shelf life, which, in an era before mechanical refrigeration, was extremely desirable.

From Salon