re·frig·er·ate

[ri-frij-uh-reyt]
verb (used with object), re·frig·er·at·ed, re·frig·er·at·ing.
to make or keep cold or cool, as for preservation.

Origin:
1525–35; < Latin refrīgerātus, past participle of refrīgerāre to make cool, equivalent to re- re- + frīgerāre to make cool, derivative of frīgus cold; see -ate1

re·frig·er·a·tive, re·frig·er·a·to·ry [ri-frij-er-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] , adjective
non·re·frig·er·at·ed, adjective
un·re·frig·er·at·ed, adjective
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refrigerate (rɪˈfrɪdʒəˌreɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
to make or become frozen or cold, esp for preservative purposes; chill or freeze
 
[C16: from Latin refrīgerāre to make cold, from re- + frīgus cold]
 
refriger'ation
 
n
 
re'frigerative
 
adj
 
re'frigeratory
 
adj, —n

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Example sentences
Remove from the heat and let cool, then refrigerate overnight.
Layer the tomatoes in a storage container, pouring in their oil, and
  refrigerate.
Maybe they can find a way to recirculate the fluid and refrigerate it.
Transfer to a clean, dry jar, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
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