winterization

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of preparing something for winter weather.
  2. The process in which solid fats are removed from liquid edible oils by cooling, which allows such oils to be stored in a refrigerator.

Word forms

winterization winterizations winterisation

Etymology

From winter + -ization.

Related words

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