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frigorific

adjective frig·o·rif·ic \ˌfri-gə-ˈri-fik\

Definition of FRIGORIFIC

:  causing cold :  chilling
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Origin of FRIGORIFIC

Latin frigorificus, from frigor-, frigus frost
First Known Use: 1667

Rhymes with FRIGORIFIC

anaglyphic, beatific, calorific, colorific, felicific, hieroglyphic, honorific, scientific, soporific, South Pacific, sudorific, tenebrific
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frigorific

adjective frig·o·rif·ic \ˌfrig-ə-ˈrif-ik\

Medical Definition of FRIGORIFIC

:  causing cold <frigorific mixtures>

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