as in to freeze
to cause to lose heat
refrigerate the cake after you frost it so that the frosting doesn't melt
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Some fruit such as citrus will only ripen on the tree; after it is harvested, it should immediately be refrigerated to maximize its shelf life.
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Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 18 July 2024
All-natural peanut butter can be refrigerated for up to 6 months unopened.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2024
This situation was repeated two more times during our stay: The host’s portions were jettisoned back into a bowl, refrigerated, and served for another meal.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2024
Prior to cooking, refrigerate raw meat rather than keeping it at room temperature.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 4 July 2024
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Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 18 July 2024
All-natural peanut butter can be refrigerated for up to 6 months unopened.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2024
This situation was repeated two more times during our stay: The host’s portions were jettisoned back into a bowl, refrigerated, and served for another meal.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2024
Prior to cooking, refrigerate raw meat rather than keeping it at room temperature.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 4 July 2024
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“Refrigerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refrigerate. Accessed 14 Sep. 2024.
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