noun / adjective

refrigerant

ri-FRIJ-uh-runt/rɪˈfrɪdʒərənt/

Producing cooling, especially in a refrigeration system.

The fluid's refrigerant properties help keep the storage chamber cold.

A compact refrigerator with a localized cutaway exposes its sealed cooling circuit.

Etymology

reLatinagain

+frigerLatinmake cool

+antLatinperforming an action

The components describe something that makes cool again. First applied to cooling medicines, refrigerant broadened to a heat-reducing agent, fitting a substance used to absorb heat in cooling systems.

In context

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the phase change is the big secret to allowing the refrigerant to absorb heat energy from the air crossing the coil

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More examples

The technician checks the air conditioner for leaking refrigerant.
Different refrigerants require different handling procedures.
The liquid has a refrigerant effect as it evaporates.

Forms

refrigerant · refrigerants

refrigerate verb — To cool or keep something cold.

refrigeration noun — The process of cooling or maintaining cold.

Similar words

coolant: Often cools engines or machinery without changing into a gas.
cooling: The usual adjective for anything that lowers temperature.