冷温(れいおん)

れいおん
noun
cold and warm; cool temperature
electronics
1. cold and warm; both cooling and heating
Refers to both cold and warm temperatures together, especially in the context of devices or systems that can provide both cooling and heating functions.
冷温(れいおん)水(すい)プールは一年中(いちねんじゅう)使(つか)える。
A heated/cooled swimming pool can be used year-round.
この冷温(れいおん)庫(こ)は冷蔵(れいぞう)と保温(ほおん)の両方(りょうほう)ができる。
This portable cooler can both refrigerate and keep things warm.
オフィスには冷温(れいおん)水機(すいき)が設置(せっち)されており、冷(つめ)たい水(みず)も温(あたた)かい水(みず)も出(で)る。
A water dispenser is installed in the office, providing both cold and hot water.
2. cool temperature; low temperature
A relatively low temperature, typically used in technical or scientific contexts to describe conditions below normal ambient temperature but above freezing.
冷温(れいおん)帯(たい)の気候(きこう)。
A cool-temperate climate.
食品(しょくひん)を冷温(れいおん)で保存(ほぞん)する。
Store food at a cool temperature.
この薬(くすり)は冷温(れいおん)で保管(ほかん)し、直射(ちょくしゃ)日光(にっこう)を避(さ)けてください。
Store this medicine at a cool temperature and avoid direct sunlight.

A compound of 冷(れい) (cold) and 温(おん) (warm). The meaning shifts depending on context: when modifying a device or system, it means the device handles both cold and warm functions; when describing a condition, it means a cool temperature.

Common collocations

  • 冷温(れいおん)庫(こ): portable cooler/warmer
  • 冷温(れいおん)水機(すいき): hot and cold water dispenser
  • 冷温(れいおん)水(すい)プール: temperature-controlled pool
  • 冷温(れいおん)帯(たい): cool temperate zone

Similar words

Related Words

Compare: 低温(ていおん) (low temperature)
Compare: 常温(じょうおん) (room temperature)
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