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"Refrigerator" and "freezer": comparing the cool companions
Anwar Kareem 12/10/2024, 21:06English.me team member
What is similar?
Both "refrigerator" and "freezer" are appliances used for food storage and preservation, utilizing low temperatures to prevent spoilage.
What is different?
A "refrigerator" maintains temperatures above freezing to keep food cool, while a "freezer" maintains temperatures below freezing to store food for longer periods.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Refrigerator- I put the milk in the refrigerator to keep it cold.
- The leftovers are in the refrigerator for you to eat later.
- We need to buy a new refrigerator because the old one broke down.
- I need to defrost the chicken from the freezer before cooking.
- Ice cream is stored in the freezer to prevent it from melting.
- The freezer is full of frozen vegetables and meats.
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