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/rɪfrˌɪdʒərˈeɪʃən/ Listen

Refrigeration

noun

The process of cooling or freezing (e.g., food) for preservative purposes. Synonym: infrigidation.

Deliberately lowering the body's temperature for therapeutic purposes.

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"Refrigeration" Quotes from Famous Books

... it is a mistake not to look at things rather largely. They all admit that there is a fall in the influence of European officers over the population. They all, or nearly all, admit that there is estrangement—I ought to say, perhaps, refrigeration—between officers and people. There is less sympathy between the Government and the people. For the last few years—and this is a very important point—the doctrine of administrative efficiency has been pressed too hard. The wheels of ...

— Indian speeches (1907-1909) • John Morley (AKA Viscount Morley)

... among the importers of this invaluable food supply. The mutton and lamb selected by them is of the highest quality, and their system of refrigeration is perfect. In summer these New Zealand meats have a great advantage over the home supply, as although in keeping they may lose colour, they remain good and sweet ...

— Nelson's Home Comforts - Thirteenth Edition • Mary Hooper

Words linked to "Refrigeration" : therapy, temperature reduction, cooling, preservation, infrigidation, chilling, refrigerate