refrigeration
AmericanEtymology
Origin of refrigeration
1425–75; late Middle English refrigeracion < Latin refrīgerātiōn- (stem of refrīgerātiō ). See refrigerate, -ion
Example Sentences
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"It could take 20 years before all the refrigeration systems out there are at the maximum temperature they are being designed for today. And by then that will be too low."
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
According to Annual Reviews, a science information NGP, in 2021 air conditioning and refrigeration services were responsible for more than 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
A lawsuit filed by plaintiffs claims the building’s sealed construction and ammonia-based refrigeration system trapped heat and smoke and dehumidified the air, increasing combustibility.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026
HCFCs and HFCs have been widely used in refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
Zakariyya pointed to several diplomas hanging near the photos, for welding, refrigeration, diesel.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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