Word
refrigeration
Phoneticsre·frig·er·a·tion, stress on the fourth syllable
US/ɹɪˌfɹɪdʒɝˈeɪʃən/
UK/ɹɪfɹˌɪdʒəɹˈeɪʃən/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the process of keeping food, medicine, or other items cold so they stay fresh and safe to use. It stops bacteria from growing and prevents things from spoiling.
n. the process of cooling or freezing a substance to maintain it at a temperature below that of the surrounding atmosphere. In medical contexts, it is essential for preserving the efficacy of vaccines and biological samples.
Examples
“Proper refrigeration keeps the medicine safe.”
“The clinic installed a backup generator to ensure continuous refrigeration for the temperature-sensitive vaccines during power outages.”
“Advances in portable refrigeration technology have revolutionized the delivery of medical supplies to remote regions, where maintaining a strict cold chain was previously impossible.”
Examples
simple
“Proper refrigeration keeps the medicine safe.”
contextual
“The clinic installed a backup generator to ensure continuous refrigeration for the temperature-sensitive vaccines during power outages.”
complex
“Advances in portable refrigeration technology have revolutionized the delivery of medical supplies to remote regions, where maintaining a strict cold chain was previously impossible.”
Usage
Primarily uncountable when referring to the process or technology; rarely used in the plural.
Real-World Examples
“For households, the immediate impact is practical: a power cut during extreme heat means no air conditioning and less reliable refrigeration.” “HCFCs and HFCs have been widely used in refrigeration and air conditioning systems.” Etymology
From Latin refrigero. Morphologically refrigerate + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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