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| ammonia |
the pungent gas formed from the chemical combination of nitrogen and hydrogen, used esp. in refrigeration and in making fertilizers. [1/2 definitions] |
| cold |
of food or drink, chilled by refrigeration or not warmed. [1/7 definitions] |
| fluorocarbon |
any of various organic chemical compounds resulting from the substitution of fluorine for hydrogen in a hydrocarbon, used in refrigeration, lubrication, plastic and resin manufacture, as a fire extinguisher, and formerly as the propellant in aerosol cans. |
| methyl chloride |
a colorless, poisonous gas, used as a local anesthetic, in refrigeration, and in organic synthesis. |
| pipe fitter |
a skilled worker who installs and maintains pipes in plumbing, refrigeration, and heating systems. |
| summer sausage |
a kind of dried or smoked sausage that does not require refrigeration to prevent spoilage. |
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