Definition

To make something cold or cool, especially to keep food fresh by lowering its temperature.

Example

You should refrigerate the leftovers to keep them from spoiling.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you remember to refrigerate the leftovers from last night?

Oh no, I forgot! Are they still good?

They should be fine, but we should probably refrigerate them now.

Good idea! I don't want to waste any food.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Refrigerate → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "frigus" (meaning cold). The word describes the act of making something cold again, typically by lowering its temperature.

Memory Tip

Think of making something 'cold again' — 're-' means again, and 'frigus' means cold.

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