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
  • After checking in, people at Cross-Lines grab a shopping cart and walk through four aisles stocked with fresh produce, dairy, refrigerated meats, shelf-stable goods and hygiene products.
    — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
  • When ready to use refrigerated starter, let stand at room temperature and continue with feedings twice a day.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of refrigerated
Adjective
  • Grocery stores stock chai concentrate for shortcut iced or hot chai.
    — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The fan-favorite drink can be ordered hot or iced and features flavors of pumpkin, vanilla and spices.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 25 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
  • The hefty cod and haddock catches from the chilled Arctic waters around Iceland are central to the national identity too.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Add vanilla if desired, mix well and chill for one hour before serving in chilled parfait cups.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of chilled

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