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cooling; refrigeration
The process of reducing temperature, often used in technical or industrial contexts.
冷却 refers to the process of cooling, often in technical contexts.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 冷却する (to cool)
- 冷却装置 (cooling system)
- 冷却水 (coolant water)
- 冷却期間 (cooling-off period)
RELATED TERMS:
- 加熱: heating (opposite)
- 冷やす: to cool (everyday)
- 冷凍: freezing
- 冷蔵: refrigeration