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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Food is scarce or goes rotten because of a lack of refrigeration.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Often, these programs have assisted store owners with a mix of expertise, funding and logistics, such as new shelving and refrigeration.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
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
Before electric refrigeration, households relied on iceboxes, which required frequent deliveries of heavy blocks of ice, constant draining of meltwater and careful food planning to avoid spoilage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
“I think they were good people. But my advice to you stands. Let refrigeration alone.”
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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