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freezable, a. and n.|ˈfriːzəb(ə)l|
[f. freeze v. + -able.]
A. adj. Capable of being frozen; suitable for freezing. Esp. of foodstuffs.
1889in Cent. Dict. s.v., Freezable a., capable of being frozen. 1965Burros & Levine Freeze with Ease ii. 70 In addition to the meats, fruits and vegetables which we had long since found freezable, there were so many surprising discoveries to be made! 1978Washington Post 29 Dec. (Weekend section) 8/1 Copies of a mimeographed shopping list are kept on a clipboard in the pantry, and when a freezable or canned item runs down it's circled on the list. 1982N.Y. Times 19 Jan. d20/5 These investments ‘were perceived to be less ‘freezable’ than bank deposits’.
B. n. Something that may be frozen; something suitable for freezing.
1961R. P. Hobson Rancher takes Wife ii. 26 We sorted out the freezables and moved them into the kitchen. 1965Burros & Levine Freeze with Ease p. x, You'll be delightfully surprised to see the number of freezables we have found. |