refrigerate

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

|Updated on: 9 Aug 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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Bailey said, along with a broad range of white-glove amenities, including refrigerated storage for packages; in-home package delivery; and dog walking, grooming and day care services — plus a variety of other building amenities.

— bob goldsborough, chicagotribune.com, "Preleasing begins at Chicago's tallest all-residential downtown building," 10 July 2018
The soup also may be cooled rapidly in an ice bath, refrigerated, and brought to a simmer again before serving.

— San Antonio Express-News, "Recipe: Shrimp Bisque," 5 June 2018
Roll dough into a ball, cover the mixing bowl and refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour.

— maureen mccourt boylan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Four magical ways to keep the kids busy this holiday season," 5 Dec. 2017
Bag and refrigerate stuffing until ready to stuff turkey.

— Woman's Day, "Cornbread and Ham Stuffing," 2 Jan. 2012
The milk that independent middlemen gather from farmers and deliver to towns and villages is often unpasteurized and not properly refrigerated.

— bill spindle, WSJ, "A Milk Startup Takes On 300 Million Cows," 7 July 2018
At the end of the party, throw out all perishable food that has not been refrigerated for more than two hours or one hour if the temperature is over 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

— mari a. schaefer, Philly.com, "Sun and food safety tips for the Fourth of July," 3 July 2018
Add the nutmeg, seal the jar and refrigerate overnight or up to 3 days.

— joe gray, chicagotribune.com, "Savory meets sweet as summer fruit transforms into stellar ice cream toppings," 2 July 2018
Stir to combine and refrigerate until ready to use.

— paula forbes, GQ, "How to Cook Burgers from Scratch Without a Meat Grinder," 1 July 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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