refrigeration

American  

[ri-frij-uh-rey-shuhn] / rɪˌfrɪdʒ əˈreɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act or process of refrigerating.

2. the state of being refrigerated.

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Etymology

Origin of refrigeration

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

Example Sentences

“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

Chief executive Andrew Judd said members were subject to unannounced inspections and must follow guidelines about how bodies are kept, including on refrigeration.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

This natural refrigeration may seem like a sign of resilience, but scientists say it's only temporary.

From Science Daily • Oct. 26, 2025

So far as we've worked out it's not the electronics, refrigeration system, instrumentation, or temperature.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir