† algificaladj.
Obsolete. rare. Apparently only attested in dictionaries or glossaries.
= algific adj.
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the world > matter > properties of materials > temperature > coldness > [adjective] > making cold or cool
chilling?a1400
cooling?c1425
infrigidative?1541
refrigerating1583
frigefying1599
refrigerative1603
infrigidating1650
frigefactive1651
algifical1656
frigorifical1656
frigidative1659
frigorific1668
refrigeratory1676
algific1708
refrigerant1766
air-cooling1832
frigorifying1851
1656 T. Blount Glossographia Algifical, which makes chill or cold.
1676 E. Coles Eng. Dict. Algifical [1708 Algific], making chill.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2012; most recently modified version published online June 2021).
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