cooling

• Sustantivo que designa el proceso o acción de reducir la temperatura de algo, o el estado de volverse más frío o fresco.

A noun referring to the process or act of making something cooler or less hot, or the state of becoming cooler.

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1. Process of reducing temperatureB1formal

   The act or process of making something less hot or reducing its temperature.

   Enfriamiento

   • The cooling of the engine took about ten minutes.
   • Proper cooling is essential for the computer to function.
   • The cooling of the metal occurs rapidly in water.

   Sinónimoschillingcool downrefrigeration

   Antónimosheatingwarming

2. Decrease in enthusiasm or intensityB2informal

   A reduction in excitement, interest, or emotional intensity.

   enfriamiento

   • There was a noticeable cooling in their relationship after the argument.
   • The cooling of public interest in the topic surprised the researchers.
   • After the initial excitement, a cooling of enthusiasm set in.

   Sinónimosabatementdampeningdeclinediminutionebbingfadinglesseningmoderationslackeningwaning

   Antónimosexcitementintensificationwarming

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de bajar la temperatura de algo o de reducir la excitación, el enfado o la intensidad.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming or making something less hot, or of becoming less excited, angry, or intense.

1. Reduce temperatureA2formal

   To make something become less hot or to lower its temperature.

   Enfriar

   • She cooled the soup by blowing on it.
   • The fan helps cool the room during summer.
   • He cooled the engine by adding water.

   Sinónimoschillcool downcool offfreezeicerefrigerate

   Antónimosheatwarm

2. A2formal

   To become less hot or to lose heat.

   Enfriarse

   • The coffee cooled quickly in the cold air.
   • Let the cake cool before frosting it.
   • The metal cooled after being removed from the furnace.

   Sinónimoschillcool downcool off

   Antónimosheatwarm

3. Calm downB1informal

   To become less angry, excited, or emotional.

   calmarse

   • He needed some time to cool down after the argument.
   • She took a deep breath to cool her temper.
   • The situation cooled after the mediator intervened.

   Sinónimoscalm downchill outrelaxsettle downsimmer downunwind

   Antónimosagitateangerenrageexciteincenseinflameprovokerile

Variantes phrasalcool downcool off