re|frig|er|ant

re|frig|er|ant
re|frig|er|ant «rih FRIHJ uhr uhnt», noun, adjective.
–n.
1. something that cools; refrigerating agent. Ice is a refrigerant.
2. a liquid or gas such as ammonia, used in mechanical refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners to produce a low temperature.
3. a medicine for reducing fever: »

Aspirin and quinine are refrigerants.

–adj.
2. reducing bodily heat or fever.

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