refrigerant
noun/rɪˈfrɪdʒərənt/
Frequency rank: #17,785 most common English word
Meaning
a substance used in cooling systems to absorb and transfer heat, enabling refrigeration or air conditioning.
Example sentence
The technician discovered that refrigerant had leaked from the air conditioning unit.
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