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refrigeratory

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re·​frig·​er·​a·​to·​ry | \ rəˈfrij(ə) rəˌtōrē, rēˈf-, -tȯr-, -ri \
plural -es

Definition of refrigeratory

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: something that cools or refrigerates:
a : an apparatus (as in a still) for condensing vapors
b : the chamber or tank in which ice is formed in an ice machine
c : a place of cooling or getting cooled

refrigeratory

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Definition of refrigeratory (Entry 2 of 2)

: refrigerative

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History and Etymology for refrigeratory

Noun

refrigerate entry 2 + -ory

Adjective

Latin refrigeratorius, from refrigeratus (past participle of refrigerare) + -orius -ory

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“Refrigeratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refrigeratory. Accessed 1 Jul. 2022.

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