refrigeration
[/ˌrefɪdʒəˈreɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: refrigerações
refrigeração
1. The process of removing heat from something to lower its temperature, typically for preservation or cooling purposes
Modern refrigeration technology has revolutionized food storage.
A tecnologia moderna de refrigeração revolucionou o armazenamento de alimentos.
2. The system or equipment used to cool and preserve food, medicines, or other perishable items
The hospital's refrigeration units must maintain precise temperatures.
As unidades de refrigeração do hospital devem manter temperaturas precisas.
3. The act or method of keeping something cool or cold
Without refrigeration, the vaccine would lose its effectiveness.
Sem refrigeração, a vacina perderia sua eficácia.
In Brazil, refrigeration is a critical topic in food safety discussions and is heavily regulated in commercial establishments. The term 'refrigeração' is used formally in food service, healthcare, and industrial sectors. In Portugal, while the term is identical, 'frigorífico' is more commonly used colloquially for refrigerator appliances. In the USA, refrigeration is deeply embedded in food culture, making this vocabulary essential in everyday life.
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