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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The damage was driven by chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs, which were widely used in refrigeration, air conditioning, and aerosol products.
From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026
“With no resupply, refrigeration, or late-load capability, all meals must be carefully selected to remain safe, shelf-stable, and easy to prepare and consume in NASA’s Orion spacecraft.”
From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026
“Our screens are designed as functional value exchange tools, not advertising surfaces,” said Jason May, GE Appliances’ executive director of refrigeration.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
At the darkened bar in Old Havana, workers scrambled to light candles and serve beer that, without refrigeration, would soon go warm.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026
“Would your viewers like to know the five basic components of the refrigeration cycle?” asked Jake.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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