refrigerant

1 of 2

adjective

re·​frig·​er·​ant ri-ˈfri-jə-rənt How to pronounce refrigerant (audio)
-ˈfrij-rənt
: allaying heat or fever

refrigerant

2 of 2

noun

: a refrigerant agent or agency: such as
a
: a medication for reducing body heat
b
: a substance used in refrigeration

Examples of refrigerant in a Sentence

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Adjective
Dirty coils, failing components, refrigerant issues, and airflow restrictions can all force your unit to work overtime. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 29 June 2026 Before heatwaves hit, have a technician inspect and clean key components like the condenser coils, fan, capacitor, blower, and refrigerant lines. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026
Noun
Then the coils circulate cold refrigerant back inside your fridge. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026 These are not refrigerants or sealers; they are designed to improve heat transfer within the system. — Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for refrigerant

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1599, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1676, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of refrigerant was in 1599

Rhymes for refrigerant

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refrigerant

noun
re·​frig·​er·​ant
ri-ˈfrij-(ə-)rənt
: a substance used in refrigeration

Medical Definition

refrigerant

1 of 2 adjective
re·​frig·​er·​ant ri-ˈfrij-(ə-)rənt How to pronounce refrigerant (audio)
: allaying heat or fever

refrigerant

2 of 2 noun
: a medicine or an application for allaying fever or its symptoms

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