Refrigerate (-āt), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Refrigerated (-āt&ebreve_;d); p. pr. & vb. n. Refrigerating.] [L. refrigeratus, p. p. of refrigerare; pref. re- re- + frigerare to make cool, fr. frigus, frigoris, coolness. See Frigid.] To cause to become cool; to make or keep cold or cool.[1913 Webster]