Refrigerated: meaning, definitions and examples

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refrigerated

[ rɪˈfrɪdʒəˌreɪtɪd ]

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food storage

Kept or preserved at low temperatures.

Synonyms

chilled, cold, frozen

Examples of usage

The refrigerated section of the supermarket is where you can find dairy products.
Please make sure to keep the medication refrigerated to maintain its effectiveness.

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action for preservation

To cool or preserve (food or drink) by placing in a refrigerator.

Synonyms

chill, cool, freeze

Examples of usage

Don't forget to refrigerate the leftovers before they go bad.
It's important to refrigerate the cake to prevent it from spoiling.

Translations

Translations of the word "refrigerated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 refrigerado

🇮🇳 रेफ्रीजरेटेड

🇩🇪 gekühlt

🇮🇩 didinginkan

🇺🇦 охолоджений

🇵🇱 schłodzony

🇯🇵 冷蔵

🇫🇷 réfrigéré

🇪🇸 refrigerado

🇹🇷 soğutulmuş

🇰🇷 냉장된

🇸🇦 مبرد

🇨🇿 chlazený

🇸🇰 chladený

🇨🇳 冷藏的

🇸🇮 ohlajen

🇮🇸 kældur

🇰🇿 тоңазытылған

🇬🇪 გაციებული

🇦🇿 soyudulmuş

🇲🇽 refrigerado

Word origin

The word 'refrigerated' originates from the Latin word 'refrigerare', which means 'to make cool'. The concept of refrigeration dates back to ancient times when people used ice and snow to preserve food. The modern refrigerator was invented in the early 20th century, revolutionizing the way we store and preserve perishable items.