refrigeratory

1 of 2

noun

re·​frig·​er·​a·​to·​ry

rəˈfrij(ə) rəˌtōrē,

rēˈf-,

-tȯr-,

-ri

plural -es

: something that cools or refrigerates:

a

: an apparatus (as in a still) for condensing vapors

b

: the chamber or tank in which ice is formed in an ice machine

c

: a place of cooling or getting cooled

refrigeratory

2 of 2

adjective

"

: refrigerative

Word History

Etymology

Noun

refrigerate entry 2 + -ory

Adjective

Latin refrigeratorius, from refrigeratus (past participle of refrigerare) + -orius -ory

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