refrigerate
UK: /rɪˈfrɪdʒəreɪt/ | US: /rɪˈfrɪdʒəreɪt/
vt. to make or keep something cold, especially for preservation
vt. to cool or freeze (food, liquids, etc.) to prevent spoilage
The word "refrigerate" traces back to Latin refrigerare ("to make cold again"), combining re- (indicating repetition) and frigus (cold). It entered English via Middle French refrigerer, retaining its core meaning of cooling or preserving through cold. The logical progression reflects the action of restoring or maintaining a cold state, originally applied to food storage and later expanded to mechanical cooling systems.
Modern refrigerators can refrigerate food for weeks without spoilage.
The laboratory uses liquid nitrogen to refrigerate sensitive samples.
In ancient times, icehouses were built to refrigerate perishable goods.
Always refrigerate dairy products to prevent bacterial growth.
The new system can refrigerate the entire warehouse efficiently.