refrigeration chain
nounUK /rɪˌfrɪdʒəˈreɪʃən tʃeɪn/
US /rɪˌfrɪdʒəˈreɪʃən tʃeɪn/
A refrigeration chain is a line of cold places that keeps food cold from the farm all the way to your home.
The ice cream stayed frozen because the refrigeration chain was never broken.
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2. The series of refrigerated steps used to keep medicines like vaccines at the right temperature.
The clinic relies on a strict refrigeration chain to keep vaccines safe.
3. The equipment and vehicles, such as refrigerated trucks and cold rooms, that together keep products cold.
The company invested in a new refrigeration chain for its dairy deliveries.
4. The process of managing and monitoring cold temperatures across storage and shipping.
Workers check the refrigeration chain every few hours to prevent spoilage.