quick-frozen

adjective

as in supercooled

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Recent Examples of quick-frozen During the individually quick-frozen process in which foods are passed through a freezing chamber, berries are picked at peak freshness, washed and frozen, sealing in the nutrients, experts said. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quick-frozen
  1. supercooled
  2. refrigerated
  3. iced
  4. refrozen
  5. chilled
Adjective
  • The liquid is trapped — or corralled — and can remain liquid far into the supercooled zone.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2025
Definition of supercooled
Adjective
  • That’s a system of refrigerated trucks, warehouses and transfer points used to keep the lettuce cold at every step on the way.
    — Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Essentially a better version of chocolate milk (that doesn’t have to stay refrigerated), Yoo-hoos are a lunchroom favorite.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of refrigerated
Adjective
  • There are orange and ube lattes, that sea-salt cheese latte that only comes iced and soft serve with coffee – a drippy, lovely affogato.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • An espresso shot will take closer to a minute and a more involved drink like an iced dirty matcha takes about three minutes.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of iced
Adjective
  • For best results, reapply when the surface feels slippery or shows a cloudy, refrozen layer.
    — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026
  • If the freezer has remained below 40 degrees and ice crystals are still inside, the food can be refrozen.
    — Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Definition of refrozen
Adjective
  • Cold, refreshing Dole Whip in between slices of chilled watermelon, topped with Tajin and chamoy.
    — Teagan Davidge, Oc Register, 25 July 2026
  • In a separate clean and chilled bowl, beat heavy whipping cream on high until foamy.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2026
Definition of chilled

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