Cooling
ˈkuːlɪŋ
Definitions
2 meaningsThe process of lowering the temperature of something or becoming less warm.
ˈkuːlɪŋ
The act or process of becoming or making something cooler.
The wind is cooling the air.
💡 Simply: It's like when you blow on your hot soup to make it not so hot anymore! Cooling is just making something get less hot.
👶 For kids: Making something less hot, like when you put ice in your drink!
More Examples
The system is designed for rapid cooling.
She enjoyed the cooling sensation of the ice cream.
How It's Used
"The cooling of the engine prevents overheating."
"Allowing the cake to cool completely before frosting is essential."
The act, process, or result of making something cooler.
ˈkuːlɪŋ
The act or process of lowering the temperature.
The building's energy-efficient design emphasizes natural cooling.
💡 Simply: Cooling is what happens when things get less hot. Like, the cooling of a car's engine is important to keep it working well.
👶 For kids: When something is getting less hot. Like when you open the fridge to make your drink cool.
More Examples
The rapid cooling of the metal made it brittle.
Cooling is essential for preserving food.
How It's Used
"The cooling system of a computer prevents overheating."
"Cooling towers are used for industrial cooling purposes."
From Middle English *colynge*, present participle of colen (to cool), from Old English *cōlian* (to cool).
The word 'cooling' has been used since the late 14th century, initially as a present participle of the verb 'to cool'.
Memory tip
Imagine placing a hot drink in the refrigerator; the *cooling* process begins.
Word Origin
"to cool"