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refrigerated

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ɹɪˈfɹɪdʒɝˌeɪtɪd// UK //ɹɪfɹˈɪdʒəɹˌeɪtɪd// re·frig·er·at·ed

adj. kept cold in a special machine to stay fresh. You use this to describe food or drinks that need a low temperature so they do not spoil.

adj. kept at a low temperature, typically in a refrigerator, to preserve freshness or prevent spoilage. Often used as a participial adjective in both attributive and predicative positions.


SIMPLE

Keep the milk refrigerated after you open it.

CONTEXTUAL

The pharmacy stores certain vaccines in a refrigerated cabinet to ensure they remain effective for patients.

COMPLEX

While some root vegetables can be stored in a cool, dark pantry, leafy greens must remain refrigerated to prevent wilting and the rapid loss of nutritional value.

Synonyms
Usage

Often follows the verb 'keep' or 'remain'; frequently used as a past-participial adjective.

Pitfall

You must refrigerate the juiceThe juice must be refrigeratedLearners often use the active verb when they intend to describe the necessary state of the object.

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