refrigerate
verb
re·frig·er·ate
ri-ˈfri-jə-ˌrāt 
refrigerated; refrigerating
: to make or keep cold or cool
specifically
: to freeze or chill for preservation
foods that should be refrigerated
Examples of refrigerate in a Sentence
Refrigerate the mixture for an hour before serving.
refrigerate the cake after you frost it so that the frosting doesn't melt
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Add the lamb and turn to coat, then cover and refrigerate for 40 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
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Lois Goh, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
Cool completely on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before serving or refrigerating.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Then, refrigerate them in a plastic bag or airtight container.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024
The body has to be refrigerated, but not frozen, because freezing damages the cells.
—Camille Bromley, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
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Lois Goh, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
Cool completely on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before serving or refrigerating.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Then, refrigerate them in a plastic bag or airtight container.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024
The body has to be refrigerated, but not frozen, because freezing damages the cells.
—Camille Bromley, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for refrigerate
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“Refrigerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refrigerate. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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refrigerate
verb
re·frig·er·ate
ri-ˈfrij-ə-ˌrāt
refrigerated; refrigerating
: to make or keep cold or cool
especially
: to freeze or chill food to preserve it
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