nounless common
The process of keeping food or other things cold so they stay fresh and safe to use.
Proper refrigeration keeps meat safe to eat.
Common phrases & grammar
refrigeration system · commercial refrigeration
American English
/ɹɪˌfɹɪ.ʤɚˈeɪ.ʃn̩/
5 syllables · Stress the fourth syllable.
The process of keeping food or other things cold so they stay fresh and safe to use.
Practice out loudThe process of keeping food or other things cold so they stay fresh and safe to use.
Proper refrigeration keeps meat safe to eat.
refrigeration system · commercial refrigeration