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cooling

 

[ ˈkuːlɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

air conditioning

The action or process of making air cooler and more comfortable, typically inside a building or vehicle.

Synonyms

air conditioning, climate control, cooling system

Examples of usage

  • Regular cooling maintenance can help extend the life of your air conditioning system.
  • The cooling in the office is not working properly, so it's quite warm inside.
  • I can't concentrate when it's so hot, we really need better cooling in this room.
Context #2 | Noun

electronics

The process of reducing the temperature of a device by dissipating heat.

Synonyms

heat dissipation, thermal management

Examples of usage

  • Make sure the cooling fan is working properly to prevent the computer from overheating.
  • Proper cooling is essential for the longevity of electronic components.
  • The cooling system in the laptop is not efficient, so it tends to get very hot.
Context #3 | Verb

cooking

The act of allowing food to cool down after being heated.

Synonyms

chill, cool off, let cool

Examples of usage

  • After baking the cake, let it cool before adding the frosting.
  • The soup is too hot to eat, we need to let it cool for a few minutes.
  • Make sure to cool the steak for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Translations

Translations of the word "cooling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 resfriamento

🇮🇳 शीतलन

🇩🇪 Kühlung

🇮🇩 pendinginan

🇺🇦 охолодження

🇵🇱 chłodzenie

🇯🇵 冷却

🇫🇷 refroidissement

🇪🇸 enfriamiento

🇹🇷 soğutma

🇰🇷 냉각

🇸🇦 تبريد

🇨🇿 chlazení

🇸🇰 chladenie

🇨🇳 冷却

🇸🇮 hlajenje

🇮🇸 kæling

🇰🇿 салқындату

🇬🇪 გაგრილება

🇦🇿 soyutma

🇲🇽 enfriamiento

Etymology

The word 'cooling' originated from the Old English word 'colian,' which meant to become cool or cold. Over time, the meaning evolved to include various contexts such as air conditioning, electronics, and cooking. The concept of cooling has been essential for human comfort and technological advancement, ensuring proper temperature regulation in various environments.

See also: cool, cooler, coolness, uncool.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,548, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.