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Refrigeration is the process of cooling a substance or a space to a temperature below its freezing point. This process involves the transfer of heat from a substance or space to a heat transfer medium, such as a refrigerant, which absorbs the heat and carries it away from the area.

The history of refrigeration dates back to the early 19th century, when British inventor Jacob Perkins patented a machine that used vapor to compress air and cool it. However, it was not until the late 19th century that the first practical refrigerators were developed, using a substance called ammonia as the refrigerant.

In a typical refrigerator, heat is removed from the interior of the appliance and transferred to the outside through a refrigerant, which is a chemical that changes state (or phase) from liquid to gas when cooled. This process involves the formation of ice or the evaporation of water, which helps to remove heat from the area.

The most common refrigerant used today is chlorofluorocarbon (CFC), which was first used in 1928. However, the production of CFC refrigerants has been phased out due to their contribution to the depletion of the ozone layer. Alternative refrigerants, such as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), are now widely used.

Refrigeration is an essential technology that has revolutionized the way people live and work. It is used in a wide range of applications, from household refrigerators to large industrial-scale refrigeration systems.