Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun refrigeration

2 senses of refrigeration

Sense 1
refrigeration, infrigidation -- (the process of cooling or freezing (e.g., food) for preservative purposes)
       => cooling, chilling, temperature reduction -- (the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature)
       => preservation -- (a process that saves organic substances from decay)

Sense 2
refrigeration -- (deliberately lowering the body's temperature for therapeutic purposes; "refrigeration by immersing the patient's body in a cold bath")
       => therapy -- ((medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.); "the quarterback is undergoing treatment for a knee injury"; "he tried every treatment the doctors suggested"; "heat therapy gave the best relief")