cooling
n. uncountablen. the process of making something colder or losing heat. You use this word when talking about food, machines, or even the weather.
n. the process of becoming cooler or causing a reduction in temperature. Often used in technical or environmental contexts to describe thermal regulation.
The engine needs a cooling system to prevent damage.
After the cake comes out of the oven, it requires at least an hour of cooling before you add the frosting.
Global cooling theories from the mid-twentieth century were eventually superseded by more robust data indicating a long-term warming trend driven by greenhouse gas emissions.
By surface analysis, cool + -ing.
Frequently functions as a gerund or a noun adjunct in compound phrases like 'cooling fan' or 'cooling period'.