refrigeration
noun/rɪˌfrɪdʒəˈreɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #10,876 most common English word
Meaning
the process of keeping food or other items cold to preserve them.
Example sentence
The fish stayed fresh during the long journey thanks to proper refrigeration.
Synonyms & related words
- cooling
- chilling
- preservation
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