adj
Meaning 1
Causing refrigeration.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- A new refrigerating system will be installed in the packinghouse next month.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
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refrigerating
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noun
Meaning 2
The act or process of refrigerating.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Examples
- Refrigerating is just as important as handwashing to the food safety program.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: refrigeration
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 3
present participle and gerund of refrigerate
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
Examples
- They are refrigerating the leftovers because they plan to eat them for dinner tomorrow.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adjective satellite
Meaning 4
causing cooling or freezing
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- a refrigerant substance such as ice or solid carbon dioxide
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: refrigerant
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
No etymology was provided for this word.