Refrigerate

usgb/rɪˈfrɪdʒəreɪt/
verb

To make or keep something, typically food or drink, cold by placing it in a refrigerator.

You should refrigerate the milk after opening it.
Visual representation of "refrigerate" - To make or keep something, typically food or drink, cold by placing it in a refrigerator.

Often appears as...

  • refrigerate after opening
  • refrigerate for 24 hours
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Food Safety

Refrigerate to slow down the growth of harmful bacteria on perishable foods, ensuring they remain safe to eat.

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Always refrigerate your chicken leftovers immediately to avoid foodborne illnesses.
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Preserving Quality

Use refrigerate to describe keeping food at its best quality by slowing natural decay and ripening.

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To maintain their flavor, refrigerate ripe avocados.
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Time-Specific

Specify a timeframe when giving instructions to refrigerate something as part of a recipe or storage.

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Once blended, refrigerate the gazpacho for at least two hours before serving.
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