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Its a contraction of Frigidaire, the name of the company that in 1916 were the first manufacturer of self contained refrigerators.
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Where did the word refrigerator come from?
It is an abbreviation of the word "Refrigerator". The extra "d" most likely was inserted to clarify its pronunciation. (Fridge vs Frige)
Who invented the first refrigerator freezer?
thomas Moore invented the fridge freezer and refrigerator
Why does a refrigerator warm a room?
If you feel behind a fridge, you will feel the warm air. This warmth is from the inside of the fridge as the inside is cooled, and from the pump.
Why does ice melt outside a refrigerator?
Temperature is usually warmer outside of the fridge.
Was the refrigerator invented on purpose or by accident?
the fridge was invented on purpose to cool things
Fridge was brand of refrigerator?
"Fridge" is an American slang term for any refrigerator. Some linguists believe it was originally a colloquial abbreviation for one brand of refigerator; "Frigidaire." However, it chould just as easily have originated as a colloquial abbreviation for the word "refrigerator" itself.
Where did the word refrigerator come from?
It is an abbreviation of the word "Refrigerator". The extra "d" most likely was inserted to clarify its pronunciation. (Fridge vs Frige)
How do you spell fridge?
Refrigerator but the abbreviation is Fridge. Crazy but true.
What was the first refrigerator called?
No one really knows since when a refrigerator started being called a fridge. A scientific reason for this abbreviation does not exist, only the natural tendency to shorten words.
What does refrigerator stand for?
refrigerator
How do you spell refidgerater?
The correct spelling is refrigerator.
Abrivation for refrigerator?
fridge
What is the plural of fridge?
fridges or fridge's if possessive i.e. (The fridge's contents were old.)
What is the full name for the fridge?
A refrigerator is commonly shortened to "Fridge" in Britain.
What is the difference between a refrigerator and a refrigerator?
Same thing. Fridge is a slang word.
What was William Perry's nickname?
He was known as "The Refrigerator" or abbreviated "The Fridge".
Do fruit last longer in the refrigerator or out?
in the fridge
