: a refrigerant agent or agency: such as
a
: a medication for reducing body heat
b
: a substance used in refrigeration
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Before signing anything, ask whether the warranty company includes refrigerant recovery and recharge costs.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
It is used to make things like fertilizers, explosives, chemicals, refrigerants, and potentially future hydrogen energy systems.
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Adjective
Inspectors evaluate the age and condition of the unit, refrigerant lines, ductwork and air handler.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Before signing anything, ask whether the warranty company includes refrigerant recovery and recharge costs.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Noun
These are not refrigerants or sealers; they are designed to improve heat transfer within the system.
—Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
It is used to make things like fertilizers, explosives, chemicals, refrigerants, and potentially future hydrogen energy systems.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
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“Refrigerant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refrigerant. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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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
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