refrigerate

verb re·frig·er·ate \ ri-ˈfri-jə-ˌrāt \

|Updated on: 14 Jun 2018

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Definition of refrigerate

refrigerated; refrigerating

transitive verb

: to make or keep cold or cool; specifically : to freeze or chill for preservation

foods that should be refrigerated

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refrigeration

play \ri-ˌfri-jə-ˈrā-shən\ noun

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Examples of refrigerate in a Sentence

Refrigerate the mixture for an hour before serving.
refrigerate the cake after you frost it so that the frosting doesn't melt

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Cake can be baked two days ahead, wrapped rightly, stored at room temp; or frosted two days ahead, and refrigerated.

— alison roman, The Cut, "Forget Engagement Chicken. Meet Breakup Steak.," 6 June 2018
Although the trailer was refrigerated, two adults were suffering from heat exhaustion and dehydration and were taken to hospitals, according to the newspaper.

— kim chatelain, NOLA.com, "88 immigrants found 'packed like sardines' in trailer with avocados: report," 23 May 2018
Top with berries and refrigerate until ready to serve.

— alysha witwicki, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Nothing says royal wedding like a tea party; time to start planning," 3 May 2018
Let cool, then seal and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 1 week.

— harper's bazaar staff, Harper's BAZAAR, "You Can Re-Create Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Wedding Cake," 3 May 2018
The eye drops can be extra soothing if kept refrigerated.

— sheila vilvens, Cincinnati.com, "Seven ways to help your child through allergy season," 1 May 2018
As Alister Doyle reports for Reuters, the upgrades, which will cost around $13 million, will include construction of a concrete access tunnel, a service building for emergency power and refrigerating units and other electrical equipment.

— julissa treviño, Smithsonian, "Global Seed Vault Gets Its Millionth Donation and a $13 Million Update," 1 Mar. 2018
The casserole can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 6 hours.

— House Beautiful, "Red Snapper Veracruz-Style Recipe," 28 Aug. 2010
Use immediately or cool rapidly in an ice bath, then refrigerate until ready to use.

— nancy miller, The Courier-Journal, "Menu at Porch, Louisville's newest downtown hit, 'speaks to everyone'," 15 May 2018

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Origin and Etymology of refrigerate

Latin refrigeratus, past participle of refrigerare, from re- + frigerare to cool, from frigor-, frigus cold — more at frigid

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Definition of refrigerate for English Language Learners

: to put or keep (something, such as food) in a refrigerator in order to make it cold or keep it fresh

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refrigerate

verb re·frig·er·ate \ ri-ˈfri-jə-ˌrāt \

Definition of refrigerate for Students

refrigerated; refrigerating

: to make or keep cold or cool especially by placing in a refrigerator

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