refrigerant

1 of 2

adjective

re·​frig·​er·​ant ri-ˈfri-jə-rənt 

-ˈfrij-rənt

: allaying heat or fever

refrigerant

2 of 2

noun

: a refrigerant agent or agency: such as

a

: a medication for reducing body heat

b

: a substance used in refrigeration

Examples of refrigerant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Likewise, burning smells, musty odors, unexpected water around the indoor unit or ice forming on refrigerant lines can all signal that another issue remains or that the repair wasn't completed correctly. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 31 July 2026

As of summer 2026, the program has put $8 million in rebates back into the local economy, partnering with hundgreds of automotive repair shops to stop refrigerant leaks. — Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 27 July 2026

Noun

The rule, which the EPA finalized in May and takes effect July 27, would extend deadlines for HFC reduction in several sectors and make a wider variety of refrigerants available to businesses. — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026

California and 19 other attorneys generals are suing the Environmental Protection Agency for reversing action on high-polluting refrigerants. — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1599, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1676, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for refrigerant

• belligerent

Kids Definition

refrigerant

noun

re·​frig·​er·​ant

ri-ˈfrij-(ə-)rənt

: a substance used in refrigeration

Medical Definition

refrigerant

1 of 2 adjective

re·​frig·​er·​ant ri-ˈfrij-(ə-)rənt 

: allaying heat or fever

refrigerant

2 of 2 noun

: a medicine or an application for allaying fever or its symptoms