frigorific

adjective

frig·​o·​rif·​ic ˌfri-gə-ˈri-fik How to pronounce frigorific (audio)
: causing cold : chilling

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The cooler, in all its frigorific glory, offers icy relaxation. — Rebekah Peppler, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2022

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Etymology

Latin frigorificus, from frigor-, frigus frost

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of frigorific was in 1667

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frigorific

adjective
frig·​o·​rif·​ic ˌfrig-ə-ˈrif-ik How to pronounce frigorific (audio)
: causing cold
frigorific mixtures
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