refrigerate — to make or keep food or drink cold in a refrigerator in order to preserve it
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make or keep food or drink cold in a refrigerator in order to preserve it
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈfrɪdʒəˌreɪt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother always forgets to refrigerate her homemade kimchi and wonders why it gets super spicy overnight.
- The chef's secret ingredient was to refrigerate the chocolate cake batter for exactly 47 minutes - not 46, not 48.
- Make sure to refrigerate the vaccine at the correct temperature to maintain its effectiveness.
refrigerate
VERB[/rɪˈfrɪdʒəˌreɪt/]
to make or keep food or drink cold in a refrigerator in order to preserve it
to make or keep food or drink cold in a refrigerator in order to preserve it
Refrigerate to celebrate, then elaborate!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin refrigerare, meaning 'to cool again' or 'to make cold again'. The word gained widespread usage in the 19th century with the development of mechanical refrigeration technology.
Breakdown
re- (again) + frigerare (to cool, to make cold), from frigus (cold).
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📝Examples
“My grandmother always forgets to refrigerate her homemade kimchi and wonders why it gets super spicy overnight.”
“The chef's secret ingredient was to refrigerate the chocolate cake batter for exactly 47 minutes - not 46, not 48.”
“Make sure to refrigerate the vaccine at the correct temperature to maintain its effectiveness.”
“The medicine label clearly states to refrigerate after opening and use within 30 days.”
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