refrigerated
UK: /rɪˈfrɪdʒəreɪtɪd/ | US: /rɪˈfrɪdʒəreɪtɪd/
adj. cooled or preserved by refrigeration
vt. (past tense of "refrigerate") to subject to cooling or preservation at low temperatures
refrigerated = re<again> + frig<cold> + erated<verb suffix>
- re: Prefix meaning "again" or "back" (from Latin re-).
- frig: Root meaning "cold" (from Latin frigus, "coldness").
- erated: Verb-forming suffix (Latin -atus, past participle marker).
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin refrigerare ("to cool down"), combining re- (intensifying action) and frigus ("cold"). It entered English via Old French refrigerer, evolving into "refrigerate" (verb) and later "refrigerated" (past participle/adjective). The core logic revolves around repeated or sustained cooling.
The refrigerated truck ensured the vaccines remained stable during transport.
She refrigerated the leftovers immediately after dinner.
Refrigerated storage is essential for perishable goods.
The laboratory uses refrigerated centrifuges for sensitive samples.
Always check if the product needs to be refrigerated after opening.