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refrigerate

[ri-frij-uh-reyt] / rɪˈfrɪdʒ əˌreɪt /
VERB
chill, usually in storage
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“LNG plants are very electricity-intensive because of the need to refrigerate and freeze the gas,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes to overnight.

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2025

Rinse and pat dry seafood and refrigerate until needed.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2025

Finally, Van Rein said, refrigerate leftovers immediately or discard them.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2024

Think of the electricity bill to refrigerate a 200,000-square-foot plant.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan